Street Art Vandalism

For centuries, street art has been perceived all around us in subways, schools, building and even in the bathroom. Graffiti however, is a form of street art that most people are aware of and seen before. Graffiti is used as a form of expression for many young children all around the world, but society has many misconceptions regarding graffiti. People interpret graffiti as a form of vandalism and breaking the law, but it’s diverse style of art can create a beautiful way for an individual to express their emotions and bring other perspectives together. This form of expression is not a simple task to accomplish and yet it does not get the positive attention that it should just because society doesn’t understand the conception of graffiti. With
They also perceive it as a form of vandalism. Graffiti has become a dominant part of today’s world that society should not have a problem accepting it in their culture. We as a society should stop looking at graffiti as a disruption for youth and start viewing it as an art that belongs in a gallery. According to Tracey E. Bowen in “Graffiti Art: Contemporary Study of Toronto Artist”, graffiti in the 1970’s was considered art only when it was displayed in an art gallery. (35) This is ridiculous because art is displayed all around us and they're all unique in their own individual way . Just because one person may not appreciate graffiti as a form of art work doesn’t mean that other individuals feel the same way. People may view graffiti as being wrong and illegal, and it is however the effect of graffiti is unexplainable. It can cause people all around the world to feel connected. It’s a form of expression for young children and they lean towards it because it's illegal. The young generation leans toward graffiti because it requires taking risk. And every young teenager loves taking risks because they are young and want to be heard. For example, a young man trying to meet the demands of everyday life such as paying bills, and fulfilling commitments at work or school. (Tracey E. Bowen, 35) This young man is dealing with the complications of everyday life
According to Koon-Hwee Kan in “Adolescents and Graffiti”, private art consists of doodling and latrinalia which is graffiti art found near a toilet. (19) We all know what doodling is because we all have done it before in class or at work. We all of sudden drift off and start drawing because we are bored. This is doodling and it's considered graffiti. People consider it graffiti because when you tend to lose focus on what’s going on, an individual may express their boredom or frustration by drawing. No matter how much society tries to forbid graffiti it will always be around us in ways we don’t even