Art Movement of my Choice

“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.”

— Banksy (Wall and Piece)

Art Movement: Street Art

Artist: Banksy

After going through the many Art Movements available, I have decided to go with the one I feel that suits me the most which is Street Art.

What is Street Art?
Originally a tool that marks the territorial boundaries of urban youths.
Have not been given a simple definition.
Though considered a nuisance by some, others see it as a form of art and beauty that display and expresses how people feel about political issues.

Is it a form of Vandalism?
A frequently asked question. Some believe it is, but..
 " In an interview with the Queens Tribune, New York City’s Queens Museum of Art Executive Director Tom Finkelpearl said public art “is the best way for people to express themselves in this city.” ".

There are many forms of street art such as traditional street art, stickers, mosaic, video projections, street installation, flash mobbing and many more.

Banksy:
- uses this "smart vandalism" method to raise awareness about the social and political issues around the world. Banksy is a street artist who's artwork have already appeared in many places around the world such as London and other counties as well. His art is an original form of street that that often is combined with a distinctive stencilling to promote alternative aspect of political issues aside from those shown by the mainstream media.

Some of his art work: 

              Drawn by Banksy

The elements of design

-Line marks are made by paint and bush and value of lines are solid.

-Shape are easily defined.

-Direction can be either way, horizontal or vertical.

-Size of the subject is usually big.

-Texture is smooth

-Color used as saturated colors.

-High value contrast between colors.

The principles of design

-is usually balance.

-Gradation is static, from light to dark

-Repetition is less found in street art.

-Contrast in direction horizontally.

-Harmony

-Dominance of size to add interest

                 Banksy's artwork 1

                   Banksy's Artwork 2
Most of his outdoor artwork are nameless, but they really display a deep meaning behind it.

References:
http://www.banksy.co.uk/index.html
http://www.streetartutopia.com/?p=720
http://artradarjournal.com/2010/01/21/what-is-street-art-vandalism-graffiti-or-public-art-part-i/