As promised, this is the latest mural to appear in Sarasota by an artist simply known as MTO. Although it's located one block away from the 'Fast Life' mural, which stirred up controversy and was ultimately painted over, I doubt this one will create as much community strife, if for no other reason it's off the beaten path. Viewing this in person, you can see dollar signs reflecting in the sunglasses and according to a newspaper article the artist selected the name Dr. Robin to suggest that Sarasota is robbing the community (possibly of viewing 'Fast Life'). MTO is from France and, from what I've read, he does not provide a full name because quite a bit of his work in Europe is done illegally. He was invited to participate in the graffiti art portion of the Sarasota Chalk Festival this past year. Following the festival, he was paid to spray paint murals on some private buildings. You can see more of his work on what appears to be his Flickr page and MySpace page.
Showing posts with label graffiti. Show all posts
Showing posts with label graffiti. Show all posts
May 9, 2012
October 1, 2010
Theme Day: Graffiti
I'm pleased to report I had to search and search to find a photo opp. for today's theme. The only tags you'll find nowadays are on metal utility boxes, like this one, because apparently it takes longer to remove them. Since graffiti is known to encourage gang activity, the city initiated a community program years ago whereby businesses donate paint and volunteers paint over the graffiti as soon as it's reported. That's a little tougher when the tag is on metal. Lots of folks in the City Daily Photo world are participating in today's theme day. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
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