tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post1441136377164511140..comments2024-03-29T05:33:43.878-04:00Comments on Murder is Everywhere: Something from nothingOvidia Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05749549092493567689noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-16014680010133036882012-01-27T09:59:33.635-05:002012-01-27T09:59:33.635-05:00I like the idea of exercise books covered in lager...I like the idea of exercise books covered in lager cans. But seriously, ingenious.<br /><br />As for graffiti, in London it's an art. In fact, one of our most famous and notorious modern artists, Banksy, started off as a graffiti artist (as did the chap who designed my website...cost a damn sight more than a can of pain, mind...)Dan Waddellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320741202757960766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-44877029184387102262012-01-27T09:25:39.621-05:002012-01-27T09:25:39.621-05:00In the States the "words" used to be the...In the States the "words" used to be the signature of the artist. In Greece, a political slogan. These days they're probably more an alternative method for publication.Jeffrey Sigerhttp://www.jeffreysiger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-5510517636569500722012-01-27T01:21:48.197-05:002012-01-27T01:21:48.197-05:00Good question, Jeff. I never thought about that. ...Good question, Jeff. I never thought about that. Of course there is graffiti, but nothing like what I see in the States, some of which is very beautiful, although I admit to not always being able to understand it or read the words (are they words?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-37273394381023827442012-01-26T23:28:47.058-05:002012-01-26T23:28:47.058-05:00I wonder if graffiti is less where this sort of gl...I wonder if graffiti is less where this sort of glorious transforming art is practiced?Jeffrey Sigerhttp://www.jeffreysiger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-3204544642393608642012-01-26T17:41:58.876-05:002012-01-26T17:41:58.876-05:00Stunning as DJ said....when I saw you boys in San ...Stunning as DJ said....when I saw you boys in San Mateo you mentioned you were going to post about your art collection - so glad you shared, thank you!<br /><br />PS Will they halve the Edgar for you? It might be hard since it's ceramic :)Cara Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592098418515886674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-86177158495428723452012-01-26T17:08:14.733-05:002012-01-26T17:08:14.733-05:00I think I would buy that lump on a log!! It is EX...I think I would buy that lump on a log!! It is EXTREMELY creative!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-73548898606707651572012-01-26T16:47:18.370-05:002012-01-26T16:47:18.370-05:00Hi Stan - if I was forced to pick your hippo would...Hi Stan - if I was forced to pick your hippo would get my vote. All this creativity makes me feel like a lump on a log.Yrsa Sigurdardottirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889410114439001207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-40813252264358009302012-01-26T15:44:03.009-05:002012-01-26T15:44:03.009-05:00I've seen this stuff for decades, and I'm ...I've seen this stuff for decades, and I'm blown away by it as much now as when I first saw it. I wish I could buy it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-43397035414182953982012-01-26T12:50:09.782-05:002012-01-26T12:50:09.782-05:00Absolutely stunning works of art, all the more ama...Absolutely stunning works of art, all the more amazing for having been created from recycled bits and pieces. <br /><br />I'm especially fond of the lion - such majesty - and I don't even like Coke!DJ Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-40161773547052626732012-01-26T11:47:53.768-05:002012-01-26T11:47:53.768-05:00I love this, Stan. I've seen similar creativi...I love this, Stan. I've seen similar creativity in Southeast Asia, with its roots in the same kind of poverty. People everywhere bring something from nothing - it's one of the defining aspects of being human.Timothy Hallinanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551263887774445511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-40724225993822337352012-01-26T11:42:15.840-05:002012-01-26T11:42:15.840-05:00So much ingenuity working its way into whimiscal a...So much ingenuity working its way into whimiscal and beautiful pieces. I was especially touched by your purchase of the mud hippo, the first piece crafted by a young boy. I had a simular experience in Mexico buying a ceramic pot from a budding artist. Glad to see that these pieces have found a home/buyer who appreciates them.L.M. Quinn...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15080450588998204254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-44370637771110386952012-01-26T10:20:47.282-05:002012-01-26T10:20:47.282-05:00Each of these pieces would sell in minutes at an A...Each of these pieces would sell in minutes at an American craft fair. The first of the wall hangings, the children running in the street, is so full of energy! I didn't notice any logos in the pieces, except for the ubiquitous Coke cans. I didn't look for them because that wuls spoil the effect.<br /><br />Real talent finds its way into the light.Bethhttp://www.murderbytype.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com