When we think of graffiti as
art, one name will spring to all Brits’ minds: Banksy. After the controversy
surrounding the extraction of a mural from the wall of a Poundland in London
intended to be sold at a Miami auction house, it seems that people are becoming
more aware of graffiti’s artistic value. However Banksy could be considered as
an exception to the rule since his risky campaigns are recognised worldwide.
Yet a priest at the Santa
Eulalia Church near Barcelona clearly finds graffiti most appeasing as an
artistic form since he invited Spanish graffiti artists, House and Rudi, to
paint the ceiling dome above the main alter. Graffiti in this specific Church
is even more radical since most Catalan Churches are very simple in their
decoration. Whereas the Santa Eulalia now boasts a bright dome of blues, reds
and greens, which the Priest hopes will attract new people into his Church.
We love hearing about new forms
of artistic expression here at Cube Fine Arts, even if we can’t get involved
with preservation and storage! Contact us today to see if we can help you with
your art.
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