What an incredible morning! I definitely snuck into the back of some abandoned buildings where I totally was NOT allowed :]
This...
is what I found.
I'm not sure of the artist, I didn't recognize their tag. Still, is this not great?!?
Do NOT fuck with the guy in the suit. He is really mean.
Going further in I saw this piece...
And then this one...
Below: A piece by MSG.
In another part of downtown, where I was a lot less likely to get bitten by a crackhead,
I saw these:
Above: Piece by MSG.
Below: I'm not sure who did this one.
Below: A piece by TBD.
Then, on the next street over, with nothing else around worth photographing,
was this:
(Above: MSG Throw Up.)
Not too long ago, MSG lost a young crew member to a brutal, and tragic fight.
His tag, was Ynot.
I was so touched when I saw this. After reading the Miami New Times article on Ynot's passing, I knew this had to be the work of his crew. This tag was not there a month ago, although Ynot had already been killed.
I don't know much about MSG, or the graffiti world for that matter. Neither do most people, which I think is probably the basis of its appeal. It is the fleeting nature of graffiti which sparks my curiosity, and triggers my intrigue. We pass pieces on abandoned buildings, and throw ups on highways, without giving them much thought. Now, on the walls where a young artist once laid his claim, we find his remembrance under the shadows.
What I got most from seeing this was just how many ways individuals can express themselves. Art's potential is limited only by the artist, nothing more. So to those who have recently told me they have been inspired to try new things, and you know who you are, go for it. The only difference between yourself and, "talented" artists, is how you express your thoughts, and the ways you allow your creativity to manifest itself.
When it comes down to letting it out, some people spray it, but don't say it.
For more on Ynot, visit: Miami New Times: Ynot.
For more on MSG, visit their blog at: http://www.msgcartel.blogspot.com/
So... most of these are completely legal. They are part of the Wynwood Walls. They used to have tours to them. The walls that the best pieces are on are actually some of the most fantastic art galleries... but they don't put up signs to prevent getting broken into. More on that later. Of course MSG is completely rogue but I swear he gets paid to do it. My theory at least because they are gorgeous and detailed. Not your fly by spraying. Looks like you had fun. They really are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteUm YES on more about the walls later! Btw MSG is a crew of i dunno like 20 members actually. They are amazing! Check out their blog when you can http://msgcartel.blogspot.com/. I had a blast! Working in downtown can be kind of dope, if you over look the 13 hour drive from my house lol.
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