A Tasteful Collaboration

Graffiti tends to get a negative connotation. My question to you is, what do you think of when the word "graffiti?" Being from Atlanta, I tend to think of gang signs, profanity, and offensive drawings in bathroom stalls. Those types of graffiti can be found in any town, but When I think of graffiti in Chattanooga, I think of this:

This collage of street art was found on 304 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN. This building was on the south side of Chattanooga. I use the word "was" because the building has been torn down. The art found on this building has a pretty unique story. In short, this building was scheduled to be demolished. When a group of graffiti artists found out, they got together and collaborated on this elaborate project. Their goal was to "make this building look so good 'that it would be painful to tear down.'" I'd say they succeeded. This project turned heads within the Chattanooga community. Even some community leaders learned to appreciate this form of art and have since made efforts to incorporate this style of art into the community. You read more details HERE.

I love this unique collage of tasteful street art because not only is it aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but it's genuine. It's real. It's not offensive. It's honest.

- Austin