Urban Art Association

a touching mail..., by Jef Aerosol on Oct 31, 2007 15:46:01 GMT 1, Hi friends,
Can't help sharing this with you, It's so moving...
It's a mail i got from a flickr contact this morning (I've hidden the name) :

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "X"
>To: <jefaerosol@free.fr>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:34 AM
>Subject: [Flickr] Howdy Jef
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> :: Howdy Jef
>
> I wanted to let you know that on my Halloween costume, I
> plan on making a stencil to put a red arrow that is
> supposed to be symbolic of your work. I had the idea
> earlier tonight, but wanted to let you know as a courtesy
> bc I didn't feel quite right about it. And, for the
> costume:
>
> I am going as a tan wall that has been graffitied and then
> (what we call here in New Orleans) ghosted. We have a one
> man vigilante who drives around the city painting over
> graffiti and art work and he is called the Grey Ghost. He
> is one of the most prominently seen graffiti guy, but he
> doesn't do it as graffiti. He calls it "operation Clean
> Sweep" and he uses it to make money from the government.
> He's a total shit and he thinks what he is doing right.
> It's a shame because New Orleans is a very artistic city,
> but he believes art should just be in the galleries.
>
> New Orleans is in such need of a number of bold artists to
> arrive and do their work, which is hopefully something I
> hope to coordinate for next year. But, back to your red
> arrow...I hope it is not a bother and it will only be on my
> Halloween costume and nothing else. As a tribute to your
> work...
>
> I hope that is okay...
> X

and my reply :

Re: Howdy Jef

Dear X
Thank you so much for such a touching message !
I'm honoured !
Of course it is "okay" !
I don't know what to say, I feel quite moved by your message and this tribute to my work...
Will you take some photos ? I'd love to see your costume and add the pics to my web pages if you don't mind...
A zillion thanks to you !
Keep in touch...
Have fun !
Jef