Variety of Graffiti

Daily I catch public transport and I see different street art everywhere. I was unsure if there were different types of street art, so I did some research and found out that there are five different varieties of Graffiti.

Type 1: Stencils

Often multi-layered stencils or combined with other media sources such as spray-paint or just about anything found in the streets like street signs. The reasons behind stencil graffiti are unknown as well as the popular artist Banksy, as there little is known about this artists, since he refuses to be interviewed and keeps his identity low-key. However, his work of art is often sarcastic and dark-humour related.

Type 2: Stickers & Posters
The method used for this type of Graffiti are Large Stickers, Posters, Wheat Paste, and Murals. They are often created for a simple rebellion against the norms of society. In fact, he believes "street art is political by nature, because it is an act of defiance." He also sees art as " a powerful tool of political speech and social commentary" and often tries to use his art to stimulate a constructive dialogue.

Type 3: Wheat Pasting
Resources used to create this art are wheat Paste, gigantic mono photographs.
The most famous artist for this work is JR, His work of art brings forward common everyday materials to the light. Often introducing those who are unfortunate in the world and others who are often overseen.

Type 4: Carvings
These types of artists believes that destruction is a form of construction. You read that right. As crazy as it sounds they has found a very impressive method and that is by etching, scratching, carving and even exploding walls! Of course, much graffiti can be labelled destructive, but his work is truly pushing the boundaries.Using Etching and Carving and the most renowned artist is Vhils was born in Portugal which was deeply affected by the revolution at the time. It was then that he witnessed much destruction and the effects of the war on the walls. He believes change is necessary to communicate with the mass public, and this includes society.

Type 5: Murals
This mysterious Belgian street artist has created hundreds of murals through Europe expressing this love for animals. He often combines life, death, and life after death in his murals. Mural artists use mainly Spray paint and Acrylic Paint
Remembrance is the main idea for mural, a famous artist Roa reason was that he has an obsession for animals and uses this obsession to paint for inspiration. Roa uses native animals based on the location he is painting in. Other than that, simply paints to paint- no other reason.

By Phoebe