stvro22
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by stvro22 on Dec 22, 2013 4:32:38 GMT 1, Is it just me or do you find that stencil art has become so repetitive in its subject matter and style? I find that everyone is trying to make some witty statement about society by using a very childlike approach to stencil making.
I look at some of the work people post on the Latest Buy thread or new work they've made personally and feel sort of embarrassed to be into street art. There is a lot of great work out there no doubt, but when it comes to the constant Bansky spin off stencils, I'm over it. Feels like something I'd see at a poster shop that also sell gag gifts and fridge magnets.
Sorry if I offend but just giving my personal opinion here. It's what it's all about no?
Is it just me or do you find that stencil art has become so repetitive in its subject matter and style? I find that everyone is trying to make some witty statement about society by using a very childlike approach to stencil making.
I look at some of the work people post on the Latest Buy thread or new work they've made personally and feel sort of embarrassed to be into street art. There is a lot of great work out there no doubt, but when it comes to the constant Bansky spin off stencils, I'm over it. Feels like something I'd see at a poster shop that also sell gag gifts and fridge magnets.
Sorry if I offend but just giving my personal opinion here. It's what it's all about no?
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Ottomatik
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Ottomatik on Dec 22, 2013 4:59:15 GMT 1, Maybe you've just out grown it.
Maybe you should direct your focus on other types of urban art.
Conor Harrington.
Miss Bugs
Etc....
Don't knock something just because you don't see it as appealing as you used to.
Find something else and move on.
Maybe you've just out grown it.
Maybe you should direct your focus on other types of urban art.
Conor Harrington.
Miss Bugs
Etc....
Don't knock something just because you don't see it as appealing as you used to.
Find something else and move on.
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alittle
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by alittle on Dec 22, 2013 5:12:06 GMT 1, Tons of great street art out there that doesn't involve a stencil. Agree with Otto...just move on. Stencil art doesn't tickle my fancy either, but I still have an appreciation for it.
Tons of great street art out there that doesn't involve a stencil. Agree with Otto...just move on. Stencil art doesn't tickle my fancy either, but I still have an appreciation for it.
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sin
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by sin on Dec 22, 2013 17:30:46 GMT 1, I think there are some stencil artists that push boundaries or have really strong cutting skills.
Logan Hicks
C215
Joe Iurato
Matthew Curran
You are absolutely right in that stencil art seems to be a place than any hack with a half baked witty idea thinks they can be Picasso. The barrier of entry is really low, particularly if someone doesn't even have to hand cut or do more than 1 or 2 layers.
Plenty of other areas of street art to find inspiration but as mentioned above there are definitely artists who stand out as true innovators or have real skill in either cutting like Matt or in multi layer execution creating amazing images like Logan.
I think there are some stencil artists that push boundaries or have really strong cutting skills.
Logan Hicks
C215
Joe Iurato
Matthew Curran
You are absolutely right in that stencil art seems to be a place than any hack with a half baked witty idea thinks they can be Picasso. The barrier of entry is really low, particularly if someone doesn't even have to hand cut or do more than 1 or 2 layers.
Plenty of other areas of street art to find inspiration but as mentioned above there are definitely artists who stand out as true innovators or have real skill in either cutting like Matt or in multi layer execution creating amazing images like Logan.
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minibear
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by minibear on Dec 22, 2013 17:36:03 GMT 1, I think there are some stencil artists that push boundaries or have really strong cutting skills. Logan Hicks C215 Joe Iurato Matthew Curran You are absolutely right in that stencil art seems to be a place than any hack with a half baked witty idea thinks they can be Picasso. The barrier of entry is really low, particularly if someone doesn't even have to hand cut or do more than 1 or 2 layers. Plenty of other areas of street art to find inspiration but as mentioned above there are definitely artists who stand out as true innovators or have real skill in either cutting like Matt or in multi layer execution creating amazing images like Logan.
I think there are some stencil artists that push boundaries or have really strong cutting skills. Logan Hicks C215 Joe Iurato Matthew Curran You are absolutely right in that stencil art seems to be a place than any hack with a half baked witty idea thinks they can be Picasso. The barrier of entry is really low, particularly if someone doesn't even have to hand cut or do more than 1 or 2 layers. Plenty of other areas of street art to find inspiration but as mentioned above there are definitely artists who stand out as true innovators or have real skill in either cutting like Matt or in multi layer execution creating amazing images like Logan. Let's not forget Snik. Serious multi-layer cutting skills. |
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johnnyh
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by johnnyh on Dec 22, 2013 17:54:10 GMT 1, It's the fact that a lot are not really street artists just people selling prints canvasses etc. just take a look at for example the drifters thread. Sweetoof doing a constantly evolving show superb stuff.
There's loads of good stuff but agree with you there is now an awful lot of crap and copies etc just done by wannabe's. People disliked my comments on some of the copies but your right in that so much crap out there. But the good always shine through
It's the fact that a lot are not really street artists just people selling prints canvasses etc. just take a look at for example the drifters thread. Sweetoof doing a constantly evolving show superb stuff.
There's loads of good stuff but agree with you there is now an awful lot of crap and copies etc just done by wannabe's. People disliked my comments on some of the copies but your right in that so much crap out there. But the good always shine through
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Deleted on Dec 22, 2013 18:08:52 GMT 1, I have a mixture of styles on my walls, but personally I love my stencil stuff.
C215, Ron English, Aiko, Iurato, Dain, Penny just the ones I can think of off the top of my head...
I have a mixture of styles on my walls, but personally I love my stencil stuff.
C215, Ron English, Aiko, Iurato, Dain, Penny just the ones I can think of off the top of my head...
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dazarino
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by dazarino on Dec 22, 2013 22:21:55 GMT 1, I do agree actually in some respects.the stencil artists are not really highly skilled artists and could not acheive fine art but some of the images do look very effective. I do hate the black monotone stencils though.very lazy im afraid.
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I do agree actually in some respects.the stencil artists are not really highly skilled artists and could not acheive fine art but some of the images do look very effective. I do hate the black monotone stencils though.very lazy im afraid.
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Rourke on Dec 22, 2013 23:05:42 GMT 1, agree with alot said,
but still think theres a future for stencil art.
just think they need to be really stylised and developed.
I stopped painting last year and returned to stencils.
wanted have a lake further with them
interesting thread
agree with alot said,
but still think theres a future for stencil art.
just think they need to be really stylised and developed.
I stopped painting last year and returned to stencils.
wanted have a lake further with them
interesting thread
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suave
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by suave on Dec 22, 2013 23:51:04 GMT 1, Iยดm not a fan of stencil either, but some artists are working with this technique and doing what looks "fine art" to me.
In my opinion Barcelona street artist Btoyยดs work is creative way of working with this technique www.btoy.es/
Iยดm not a fan of stencil either, but some artists are working with this technique and doing what looks "fine art" to me. In my opinion Barcelona street artist Btoyยดs work is creative way of working with this technique www.btoy.es/ |
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adewilliams
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by adewilliams on Dec 23, 2013 10:28:29 GMT 1, you know what they say. Bored of stencil art bored of life.
you know what they say. Bored of stencil art bored of life.
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Mark Perronet
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Mark Perronet on Dec 23, 2013 11:35:34 GMT 1, Maybe being a bit of a pedant suave..but 'fine' when applied to art has nothing to do with how well executed it is. .it simply separates it from 'applied' art..as in patterns on textiles or wallpaper or graphic design or book illustration. Fine art is art for arts sake alone.
Maybe being a bit of a pedant suave..but 'fine' when applied to art has nothing to do with how well executed it is. .it simply separates it from 'applied' art..as in patterns on textiles or wallpaper or graphic design or book illustration. Fine art is art for arts sake alone.
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by daveart on Dec 23, 2013 16:58:30 GMT 1, 1. i totally agree with the original poster. Some of the stencil art is getting a little over done and not something that gets me pushing the 'buy' button. Which is why i sprinkle in pop art buys in my collection and try to just love it all for what it is.
2. (my i'm at work and not really working thought of the day ) Another thing to remember is many forum members have been collecting urban art now going on 10years. Almost hard to remember buying that first piece in 2004 right?! Well some 14 year old kid in 2004 is just now got his/her first job, making some money , and buying their very first (dolk, banksy, dface, nick walker, eelus, Fairey, faile, etc) and to them it is brilliant and exciting. I cringe when i see old timers on here say "i wish abc artist would move on " .. well.. its like tellling Miro to stop with the colored scribbles, or for picasso to just get over the whole cubist thing <silly examples i know.. but you get the point> . Just because it is old to you doesnt mean it is old to the artist .. or to the next 24 year old art buyer that walks through the door. Most of us are pretty lucky that we can bang out cash for the next Fairey print.. but many kids are walking around dreaming of one day having a signed Fairey on the wall to go with their two tshirts and their poster.. so that's pretty cool really. i hope this lasts another generation of collectors and i hope the artists that got this ball rolling keep it rolling long enough for another batch of artists to firmly pick up the torch for another 10 years.
i also think what drew me to street art is what is kind of killing it. i love the low barrier to entry. Artistic kids without an outlet through art school or galleries are using the street and internet to get creative / and of course make some cash along the way if they are lucky. more power to them i say! it will make collecting hard as you have to decide what to buy just cuz its crafty/cheeky.. and what really should /could be on your wall for 10 years.
happy holidays to all..
ok.. back to the grind..
1. i totally agree with the original poster. Some of the stencil art is getting a little over done and not something that gets me pushing the 'buy' button. Which is why i sprinkle in pop art buys in my collection and try to just love it all for what it is.
2. (my i'm at work and not really working thought of the day ) Another thing to remember is many forum members have been collecting urban art now going on 10years. Almost hard to remember buying that first piece in 2004 right?! Well some 14 year old kid in 2004 is just now got his/her first job, making some money , and buying their very first (dolk, banksy, dface, nick walker, eelus, Fairey, faile, etc) and to them it is brilliant and exciting. I cringe when i see old timers on here say "i wish abc artist would move on " .. well.. its like tellling Miro to stop with the colored scribbles, or for picasso to just get over the whole cubist thing <silly examples i know.. but you get the point> . Just because it is old to you doesnt mean it is old to the artist .. or to the next 24 year old art buyer that walks through the door. Most of us are pretty lucky that we can bang out cash for the next Fairey print.. but many kids are walking around dreaming of one day having a signed Fairey on the wall to go with their two tshirts and their poster.. so that's pretty cool really. i hope this lasts another generation of collectors and i hope the artists that got this ball rolling keep it rolling long enough for another batch of artists to firmly pick up the torch for another 10 years.
i also think what drew me to street art is what is kind of killing it. i love the low barrier to entry. Artistic kids without an outlet through art school or galleries are using the street and internet to get creative / and of course make some cash along the way if they are lucky. more power to them i say! it will make collecting hard as you have to decide what to buy just cuz its crafty/cheeky.. and what really should /could be on your wall for 10 years.
happy holidays to all..
ok.. back to the grind..
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Cardiff on Dec 23, 2013 19:38:59 GMT 1, I wouldn't lump all stencil artists together. BOXI was one of the first artists that drew me to this scene and I still love his workโฆto me, his work is more "fine art" than many pieces classified as "fine art".
BOXI Grey Area Video
DFace has this piece in his personal collection...
BOXI Fresh Air Smells Funny
I wouldn't lump all stencil artists together. BOXI was one of the first artists that drew me to this scene and I still love his workโฆto me, his work is more "fine art" than many pieces classified as "fine art". BOXI Grey Area Video
DFace has this piece in his personal collection... BOXI Fresh Air Smells Funny |
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Deleted on Dec 23, 2013 22:21:14 GMT 1, There's stencil art, then there's Boxi......
There's stencil art, then there's Boxi......
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graffuturism
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by graffuturism on Dec 24, 2013 1:40:15 GMT 1, I dont think he is referring to the pioneers of stencil art just the redundant copycat artists that continue to enter the scene without bringing anything authentic. Its hard to be original at all as most everything has been done before but honesty in someones work is very rare and I agree with him on that comment. I dont think its just stencil art it goes for the genre as a whole even graffiti. Whats different from the past is how social media and forums like this have changed the way we are introduced to artists. We are now flooded with art and artists without any real filter so I can understand the frustration. Personally i like to see evolution from an artist over the years and I can always see the artists that come in copying someone then find a style of their own. What I think is happening in alot of cases is the copying artists are getting recognition fast and thus not evolving, instead choosing to stick to a formula that works.
I feel its good for comments like this it shows that even as collectors peoples eyes are evolving, being able to distinguish quality over a copy will serve all well with this new influx of information we are now able to access.
I dont think he is referring to the pioneers of stencil art just the redundant copycat artists that continue to enter the scene without bringing anything authentic. Its hard to be original at all as most everything has been done before but honesty in someones work is very rare and I agree with him on that comment. I dont think its just stencil art it goes for the genre as a whole even graffiti. Whats different from the past is how social media and forums like this have changed the way we are introduced to artists. We are now flooded with art and artists without any real filter so I can understand the frustration. Personally i like to see evolution from an artist over the years and I can always see the artists that come in copying someone then find a style of their own. What I think is happening in alot of cases is the copying artists are getting recognition fast and thus not evolving, instead choosing to stick to a formula that works.
I feel its good for comments like this it shows that even as collectors peoples eyes are evolving, being able to distinguish quality over a copy will serve all well with this new influx of information we are now able to access.
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stvro22
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by stvro22 on Dec 24, 2013 2:02:36 GMT 1, I dont think he is referring to the pioneers of stencil art just the redundant copycat artists that continue to enter the scene without bringing anything authentic. Its hard to be original at all as most everything has been done before but honesty in someones work is very rare and I agree with him on that comment. I dont think its just stencil art it goes for the genre as a whole even graffiti. Whats different from the past is how social media and forums like this have changed the way we are introduced to artists. We are now flooded with art and artists without any real filter so I can understand the frustration. Personally i like to see evolution from an artist over the years and I can always see the artists that come in copying someone then find a style of their own. What I think is happening in alot of cases is the copying artists are getting recognition fast and thus not evolving, instead choosing to stick to a formula that works. I feel its good for comments like this it shows that even as collectors peoples eyes are evolving, being able to distinguish quality over a copy will serve all well with this new influx of information we are now able to access.
Exactly.
I dont think he is referring to the pioneers of stencil art just the redundant copycat artists that continue to enter the scene without bringing anything authentic. Its hard to be original at all as most everything has been done before but honesty in someones work is very rare and I agree with him on that comment. I dont think its just stencil art it goes for the genre as a whole even graffiti. Whats different from the past is how social media and forums like this have changed the way we are introduced to artists. We are now flooded with art and artists without any real filter so I can understand the frustration. Personally i like to see evolution from an artist over the years and I can always see the artists that come in copying someone then find a style of their own. What I think is happening in alot of cases is the copying artists are getting recognition fast and thus not evolving, instead choosing to stick to a formula that works. I feel its good for comments like this it shows that even as collectors peoples eyes are evolving, being able to distinguish quality over a copy will serve all well with this new influx of information we are now able to access. Exactly. |
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Ruggs on Dec 24, 2013 16:50:58 GMT 1, I don't know whether i'm bored of it or just plain getting old and boring myself. Probably is the latter. This scene is nowhere near as good as it was say 3, 4 or 5 years ago. I never make negative comments about artists or their work, that insults them and the people that like their work, but I have to say right now there's not too much out there that i'm really pining for, apart from the older classic stuff. My tastes are changing right now ... contemporary art. As I said I think i'm getting old and boring.
I don't know whether i'm bored of it or just plain getting old and boring myself. Probably is the latter. This scene is nowhere near as good as it was say 3, 4 or 5 years ago. I never make negative comments about artists or their work, that insults them and the people that like their work, but I have to say right now there's not too much out there that i'm really pining for, apart from the older classic stuff. My tastes are changing right now ... contemporary art. As I said I think i'm getting old and boring.
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stvro22
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by stvro22 on Dec 24, 2013 18:21:27 GMT 1, I don't know whether i'm bored of it or just plain getting old and boring myself. Probably is the latter. This scene is nowhere near as good as it was say 3, 4 or 5 years ago. I never make negative comments about artists or their work, that insults them and the people that like their work, but I have to say right now there's not too much out there that i'm really pining for, apart from the older classic stuff. My tastes are changing right now ... contemporary art. As I said I think i'm getting old and boring.
Curious to know why you think the scene is nowhere near as good as 3-5 years ago? Not saying I disagree but is it because the artists at that time are better than the new wave? If so which artists back then were the ones you liked?
I don't know whether i'm bored of it or just plain getting old and boring myself. Probably is the latter. This scene is nowhere near as good as it was say 3, 4 or 5 years ago. I never make negative comments about artists or their work, that insults them and the people that like their work, but I have to say right now there's not too much out there that i'm really pining for, apart from the older classic stuff. My tastes are changing right now ... contemporary art. As I said I think i'm getting old and boring. Curious to know why you think the scene is nowhere near as good as 3-5 years ago? Not saying I disagree but is it because the artists at that time are better than the new wave? If so which artists back then were the ones you liked? |
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by mouser on Dec 24, 2013 18:42:18 GMT 1, I don't know whether i'm bored of it or just plain getting old and boring myself. Probably is the latter. This scene is nowhere near as good as it was say 3, 4 or 5 years ago. I never make negative comments about artists or their work, that insults them and the people that like their work, but I have to say right now there's not too much out there that i'm really pining for, apart from the older classic stuff. My tastes are changing right now ... contemporary art. As I said I think i'm getting old and boring. Curious to know why you think the scene is nowhere near as good as 3-5 years ago? Not saying I disagree but is it because the artists at that time are better than the new wave? If so which artists back then were the ones you liked?
There was some godawful art kicking about 8, 5, 2 years ago, but that doesnt detract from some excellent stuff kicking about too, likewise ideas become used and over used to the point of being cliches, skulls, angels, kids with guns, soup tins, politicians etc.... As time goes on, we see less and less that is fresh or personally interesting, but for those currently getting interested, much of what they will be seeing is fresh in their eyes.
Things have certainly evolved with art, the whole stencil thing has served a purpose as part of a wider scene but its very hard to keep things evolving with limited inspiration. The use of stencils is almost seen as being hackneyed and overdone, folk trying to be banksy rather than getting a message over, they were done to death with lacklustre attempts at political statements and cliches ( see above for the list).
Personally seeing a development of those with skill and ideas to be able to express themselves through tallent rather than photoshop would be nice, as its those that tread their own path who seem to have the legs to make it as an artist, cashman, kitchener, ABC, reichard etc.
I don't know whether i'm bored of it or just plain getting old and boring myself. Probably is the latter. This scene is nowhere near as good as it was say 3, 4 or 5 years ago. I never make negative comments about artists or their work, that insults them and the people that like their work, but I have to say right now there's not too much out there that i'm really pining for, apart from the older classic stuff. My tastes are changing right now ... contemporary art. As I said I think i'm getting old and boring. Curious to know why you think the scene is nowhere near as good as 3-5 years ago? Not saying I disagree but is it because the artists at that time are better than the new wave? If so which artists back then were the ones you liked? I know how ruggs feels, i feel similar but for the art of probably 7 or 8 years ago, the art that got us fired up and interested in the whole thing is what we look back on with some rose tinted spex. Very similar to the music you listened to in your formative years, there is still nothing that compares to those certain bands that were part of a good time in your life. There was some godawful art kicking about 8, 5, 2 years ago, but that doesnt detract from some excellent stuff kicking about too, likewise ideas become used and over used to the point of being cliches, skulls, angels, kids with guns, soup tins, politicians etc.... As time goes on, we see less and less that is fresh or personally interesting, but for those currently getting interested, much of what they will be seeing is fresh in their eyes. Things have certainly evolved with art, the whole stencil thing has served a purpose as part of a wider scene but its very hard to keep things evolving with limited inspiration. The use of stencils is almost seen as being hackneyed and overdone, folk trying to be banksy rather than getting a message over, they were done to death with lacklustre attempts at political statements and cliches ( see above for the list). Personally seeing a development of those with skill and ideas to be able to express themselves through tallent rather than photoshop would be nice, as its those that tread their own path who seem to have the legs to make it as an artist, cashman, kitchener, ABC, reichard etc. |
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Wearology on Dec 24, 2013 19:04:59 GMT 1, I am definitely bored with the recent stencil art. I used to love the old Dolk, Grafter & Banksy stuff but some of the new stencil art seems to lack depth. I like when artists do stencil art mixed with other mediums or on top of other paintings. I like the direction Agent Provocateur - AP did the recent Herrod's art mixed with heavy paint, texture and stencil. The wave of the future seems to be more complex like ROA & Phlehm and some of the new writers like Retna. I like Pahln and his mix of photography and stencils, the simplicity of his stencils are refreshing.
I am definitely bored with the recent stencil art. I used to love the old Dolk, Grafter & Banksy stuff but some of the new stencil art seems to lack depth. I like when artists do stencil art mixed with other mediums or on top of other paintings. I like the direction Agent Provocateur - AP did the recent Herrod's art mixed with heavy paint, texture and stencil. The wave of the future seems to be more complex like ROA & Phlehm and some of the new writers like Retna. I like Pahln and his mix of photography and stencils, the simplicity of his stencils are refreshing.
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 23:02:18 GMT 1, Does the possibility exist that the principal drivers of the market are actually blokes who are in their 40's now and there's an age vacuum? In that the demographic are now looking for something different?
10 years ago when you could buy a Banksy for ยฃ70 (or were rich and paid ยฃ110 for signed) was an exciting place to be. Now not so much.
Does the possibility exist that the principal drivers of the market are actually blokes who are in their 40's now and there's an age vacuum? In that the demographic are now looking for something different?
10 years ago when you could buy a Banksy for ยฃ70 (or were rich and paid ยฃ110 for signed) was an exciting place to be. Now not so much.
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by erik on Dec 25, 2013 14:02:20 GMT 1, I think the market is definitely flooded with stencil art. Those of us who do not own Banksys will probably be disappointed with our investments a few years down the road:)
I think the market is definitely flooded with stencil art. Those of us who do not own Banksys will probably be disappointed with our investments a few years down the road:)
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by NOA Prints on Dec 25, 2013 14:07:45 GMT 1, I think the market is definitely flooded with stencil art. Those of us who do not own Banksys will probably be disappointed with our investments a few years down the road:)
I'm not a big fan of Banksy,and i'm sure there have much better artist from him.
I think the market is definitely flooded with stencil art. Those of us who do not own Banksys will probably be disappointed with our investments a few years down the road:) I'm not a big fan of Banksy,and i'm sure there have much better artist from him. |
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 12:42:18 GMT 1, I think there's some great stencil art coming out at the moment. The simplistic designs designs of 10 - 15 years ago are being replaced with multi multi layered stencils of such complexity that it's sometimes hard to believe that these were created with stencils.
There's a lot of rubbish out there too but that's like anything in life and the best will be the ones we're still talking about in years to come.
I think there's some great stencil art coming out at the moment. The simplistic designs designs of 10 - 15 years ago are being replaced with multi multi layered stencils of such complexity that it's sometimes hard to believe that these were created with stencils.
There's a lot of rubbish out there too but that's like anything in life and the best will be the ones we're still talking about in years to come.
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johnnyh
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by johnnyh on Dec 26, 2013 14:26:39 GMT 1, Think it's more about creativity than stencils and whether they are complex or not.
Think as has been mentioned a lot of stuff lacks originality...that being the real problem.
Good art can be great whether simple or complex but what it does need is a strong creative input. One of the problems with stencils and again as mentioned technology is that it's not hard to do....but it is hard to do very well and often it is the concept and the image that goes with the concept where the real art is not in it's complexity.
So some of what we are seeing and think what Stvrod means is that a lot of it is just that a Stencil and lacks a real creative input but I must say I think there is some great work and great artists out there.
looking at the street work pics from around some of the stuff is superb. I think things are still vibrant and moving but yes there is a lot more crap but also a lot of great work from the very complex and fine to the very simple
Think it's more about creativity than stencils and whether they are complex or not.
Think as has been mentioned a lot of stuff lacks originality...that being the real problem.
Good art can be great whether simple or complex but what it does need is a strong creative input. One of the problems with stencils and again as mentioned technology is that it's not hard to do....but it is hard to do very well and often it is the concept and the image that goes with the concept where the real art is not in it's complexity.
So some of what we are seeing and think what Stvrod means is that a lot of it is just that a Stencil and lacks a real creative input but I must say I think there is some great work and great artists out there.
looking at the street work pics from around some of the stuff is superb. I think things are still vibrant and moving but yes there is a lot more crap but also a lot of great work from the very complex and fine to the very simple
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NOA Prints
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by NOA Prints on Dec 28, 2013 12:06:46 GMT 1, I forgot to add and ORTICANOODLES another great artist
I forgot to add and ORTICANOODLES another great artist
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by barryh on Dec 28, 2013 12:51:59 GMT 1, A lot of great stencil Art still exists, but most of what passes through places like this is tired and generic. Icons (from years back) soup cans, guns, Mickey Mouse, Punks and skulls are not as edgy as people think. Plus you have the work which is just rehashing old successful images by people like Banksy.. all of this has been going on for a decade now so no wonder people are beginning to grow bored of it !
You do not need to use 45 layers to make something good, just an original idea.
A lot of great stencil Art still exists, but most of what passes through places like this is tired and generic. Icons (from years back) soup cans, guns, Mickey Mouse, Punks and skulls are not as edgy as people think. Plus you have the work which is just rehashing old successful images by people like Banksy.. all of this has been going on for a decade now so no wonder people are beginning to grow bored of it !
You do not need to use 45 layers to make something good, just an original idea.
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Rourke
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Why am I so bored with stencil art?, by Rourke on Dec 28, 2013 13:43:22 GMT 1, Stenciling to me as an artist, because it is relatively fresh as an art form.
it offers more challenges, like inventing different ways of breaking down black & white, to create tone.
New obstacles to overcome.
I find it at the moment very interesting
will carry on exploring it in 2014.
Stenciling to me as an artist, because it is relatively fresh as an art form.
it offers more challenges, like inventing different ways of breaking down black & white, to create tone.
New obstacles to overcome.
I find it at the moment very interesting
will carry on exploring it in 2014.
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