Street Art Part 1

Street art is not just a nice way to say graffiti, it isn't necessarily vandalism either.  It's any art form that can be found in a public space. Spray paint, wheat paste, installations, you name it - street art can be done with any kind of medium. It doesn't even have to damage property. Though sometimes it does, I'm not advocating it. Winnipeg has a pretty cool street art scene going. We also have a  Graffiti Gallery , which is amazing. If you've never seen an exhibit there I'd highly recommend it. 

 I like the idea that any message you want to convey can be said through street art. It can be used to comment on politics, the environment or society. It doesn't need a serious message though, it can be funny or beautiful.

I have spent a lot of time wandering around back alleys and dumpsters looking for street art. (That seems weird when I admit to it...) 

                                                      So here's a few of my favourites: