Graffiti is a popular manifestation of street art.
Originating from the Latin word ars , art is a term referring to human expression that expresses an interpretation of reality or a product of the imagination through the use of sound, plastic or other types of resources.
Street , on the other hand, is an adjective that refers to what is linked to the street . A street can be called a public road or what, in a city, is outside the buildings.
The idea of street art , therefore, refers to artistic manifestations that take place in public spaces, generally outdoors . Artists, in these cases, usually choose busy areas to present their proposals.
Characteristics of street art
The characteristics of street art vary according to the discipline. If we focus on the plastic arts , the works are developed on building facades, walls, etc. Street artists in this branch usually carry out their work with an aesthetic or political purpose, without charging for it.
Actors, musicians and singers who bet on street art, on the other hand, usually seek financial compensation . That's why, after their presentations, they ask the public for collaboration.
Beyond the differences between each expression, in general street art stands out for the use of infrastructure and public areas that are available to all people. Its development must consider the rules and guidelines that govern citizens and that allow for ordering coexistence in society .
For many actors, musicians and singers, street art is a way of life.
Your relationship with the law
Sometimes street art involves a violation of rules. This is common especially among those who resort to graffiti and stenciling .
Suppose a young man decides to make a drawing on the front of a house. Without asking the owner of the property for permission, he carries out the work . The owner of the house, in this way, may consider that his home was vandalized or damaged, regardless of what he thinks about the value of the artistic manifestation.
Let us now take the situation of a clown who puts on a show on the sidewalk, right in front of the door of a business. By gathering dozens of people in their presentations, access to the commercial establishment is blocked. It can be understood, therefore, that this street artist is affecting the normal functioning of this place.
The importance of street art
In many neighborhoods and districts, street art has become a tourist attraction . Thus, many people go to these places to appreciate the murals and other works that beautify the streets.
In Argentina , it is common for street artists to take advantage of the summer season to work in the main beach destinations , offering cap performances every night (that is, at the end of the show, they pass around a cap, a hat, a bag , a box or other element to collect the money that viewers wish to contribute as recognition).
Street art can even be positioned as a vehicle for denunciation and social awareness . In this sense, the work of Banksy , an English artist whose true identity is a mystery, is very relevant.