Political and street art
Political and street art does play a role within my life and
the community I live in, South Auckland, (Mangere). Mangere is a very multi-cultural
suburb and is diverse in many ways. At times the community I live in especially
the youth struggle to voice out their thoughts, opinions on grave matters,
concerning their lively hoods, culture, identity and on political issues. From my experience as a (Tongan) verbal communication is widely expressed by the elderly and adults, while the youth is taught to be quiet and speak when they are told to. Is one of the many examples, of old tradition and beliefs, that I believe have caused issues. In the street the arts is a way of escape for those that feel confined or oppressed within their own cultures.
Political cultural issues is what i'll address in my street art works, creating street art which connects to the hidden voices that are not heard. Utilising my environment and my own experiences and stories from those that have faced the same issues within their own cultures. Expressive and abstract techniques is the formula I would use. And images of black silhouettes to personify the hidden voices with a cultural electrical remix with a modern twist. These works would be solely for the community and its people and for the walls of its streets. So it may help create awareness to form better relationships and understanding that the old ways is sometimes not the best way.
I conclude political/street 'art' both are a necessity in my circle of interest, for it helps me broaden my own understanding of my environment and the community I live in.
Political cultural issues is what i'll address in my street art works, creating street art which connects to the hidden voices that are not heard. Utilising my environment and my own experiences and stories from those that have faced the same issues within their own cultures. Expressive and abstract techniques is the formula I would use. And images of black silhouettes to personify the hidden voices with a cultural electrical remix with a modern twist. These works would be solely for the community and its people and for the walls of its streets. So it may help create awareness to form better relationships and understanding that the old ways is sometimes not the best way.
I conclude political/street 'art' both are a necessity in my circle of interest, for it helps me broaden my own understanding of my environment and the community I live in.
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