Likely, graffiti is the most polarizing of all art forms. There are those who LOVE it and those who HATE it. This krylon piece is found on the railroad tracks just off South Elm Street. Last time we posted a photo where this word was barely visible, we had over 50 visitors from a graffiti blog! Here's hoping their search engines find us today. Graffiti, graffiti, graffiti!!!
We picked this photo as it fits with our loosely-organized theme of "Easter" this week. The red VIVI above reminds us of the Bibles that type what Jesus said in red letters. Also, "Vivi" being the root word for "live/lived" in the Romance languages, is appropriate for the Easter season. Finally, the theme day for the 1,000+ City Daily Photo blogs, and the theme is RED:
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Great idea for theme day, but then, I'm one of those that loves graffiti
Posted by: mary ann | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 05:59 AM
What a great find! Though unlike Mary Ann, I'm not crazy about graffiti.
Posted by: Hilda | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 06:45 AM
I just dislike their "unapproved" locations.
Posted by: B^2 | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 09:09 AM
i like this interpretation and so artsy
Posted by: julie scottsdaledailyphoto.com | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Great commentary with your serving of graffiti. I'm one of those fans of street art -:)
Posted by: Chuck Pefley | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Another category is likeable graffiti and yucky graffiti. This one is a middle of the road tag for me!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Hi Jan, thank you for your compliment and friendly comment on my blog.
I am a big fan of Graffiti and I like these colors.
Greetings from Berlin:-)
Posted by: Grace | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Interesting! But, anyone who defaces public or private property should be arrested and dealt with appropriately - even if they are as talented as Michelangelo! :-)
Methinks those who think graffiti is somehow a legitimate form of expression would change their mind if the "artists" scribbled all over the exterior of their houses!
Posted by: Jacob | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 02:07 PM
The work they did is neat.
Thanks for stopping and commenting on our April Fools Day post. I appreciate it and so does Patty.
Posted by: Abraham Lincoln | Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 03:20 PM
I'm one who is conflicted about graffiti. On the back of a building facing the railway tracks, though, seems a nice distraction for passengers!
Great way to tie in so many elements with this find. And I like how the blue bubbles fit in
Posted by: VioletSky | Sunday, April 04, 2010 at 12:09 PM