Different angle - different point of view

Around the college...

Street Art

Graffiti as a memorial and voice of young people

Graffiti is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. Stickers and other adhesives are not considered graffiti.

 Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.

 In modern times, paint, particularly spray paint, and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti materials.       In most countries, marking or painting property without the property owner's consent is considered defacement and vandalism, which is a punishable crime.

Graffiti also may express underlying social and political messages and a whole genre of artistic expression is based upon spray paint graffiti styles. Within hip hop culture, graffiti has evolved alongside hip hop music and other elements. Unrelated to hip-hop graffiti, gangs use their own form of graffiti to mark territory or to serve as an indicator of gang-related activities.

Controversies that surround graffiti continue to create disagreement amongst city officials, law enforcement, and writers who wish to display and appreciate work in public locations. 

 There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly developing art form whose value is highly contested and reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti

Reflection

Portrait

Museum of Liverpool

Liverpool

The John Rylands Library

The John Rylands Library is one of the most spectacular libraries in the world. It is not just a magnificent building, it is also an important working academic library where researches can consult one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts.

Studio photography

This sitter is a Photography student, whom I met in the other group; he's a keen photographer, which is reflected in the background, as we're in the studio. The upper photo, which depicts his crossed hands, indicates his strong personality. At the same time, there is a slight smile on his face, which also reveals his cheerful disposition. White colour is a symbol of desire for living one's life to the full - the colour of the sitter's shirt definitely reflects this personal trait. 

Withington

This is one of those places which used to serve as a community centre in a local park. It is now closed but its new purpose is to be a graffiti wall....I wonder when they turn it into a pub :)