cityscape
Vandalist: Buff Orek
Prepping a fresh canvas
| BY: | Orek | |
| LOCATION: | John and Adelaide | |
| PHOTO BY: | Steve Ward | |
| FIELD NOTES: | A bone that many people have to pick, regardless of their stance on graffiti, is how the city punishes property owners for being victims of vandalism. It hardly seems fair that they should have to invest their own time and money into repainting a surface that will almost certainly be hit again. Vandalist tries to see it as one of the many costs and responsibilities of owning property in a complex urban system, like shovelling the sidewalk or paying property tax. As much of a hassle as it is, it’s part of the cycle of graffiti that keeps the urban landscape fresh and dynamic. It’s also why, if you’re a fan of graffiti, you know to appreciate the great pieces you stumble across, because they can disappear at any moment. |
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