A Mobile App For Street Art Enthusiasts

admin — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:33:45 +0000

Graffiti enthusiasts can now use StreetARtAPP to capture and upload street art. Some people don’t see the difference between street art and vandalism, though. Instead of using conventional media like tarpaulin or canvas, street artists paint murals on bare walls. Graffiti as an art form is attributed to the earliest civilizations; frescoes were common sights on Minoan city walls. Every exposed surface was decked in murals. Some pay homage to kings and their exploits, while some mock and criticize the status quo with vulgar images. Of course, some works are mere doodles, scribbled out of boredom. Local governments still frown upon street art, but most offer artists a compromise with dedicated public spaces, expression walls allotted for graffiti. This doesn’t restrain many from emptying cans of spray paint on public and private properties, though. Street art is efficiently tagged and indexed on online databases, thanks to mobile apps and support from the online community. A work of street art’s exposure is usually restricted to its neighborhood. Some of the best, unrecognized works are out there, and you’re missing out on all of these.

StreetARtAPP is a handy tool, especially for people familiar with the art form. Artists often ‘borrow’ canvass space for their exhibits. A fresh layer of paint usually offers a clean slate for other artists’ works. Some even paint over existing graffiti. Works of street art don’t last long. The concerned authorities reclaim their property even before pieces are completed. Mobile devices can instantly document these works, and applications allow you to upload the pictures into archives online communities can appreciate. There’s a world of opportunity open for budding and professional artists, especially for those in need of recognition. Comments may be posted and votes cast in favor of the picks of the week. Online enthusiasts benefit from the portfolios of local groups. The pictures of pieces may also be labeled with timestamps and location tags for reference. Users can check in on the same location after a month to see whether the work still exists or a new one is painted over it.

The main pitch of social networking applications is to expose people to the vast online community. Mobile street art applications and social networking sites should be integrated. You can import your personal archives from sites like Flickr and Photobucket and publish these through a mobile app. Plug-ins to Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest are essential. You probably have plenty of image-capturing and processing tools on your mobile device. StreetARtAPP may not offer new features, but it’s still worth downloading if you’re in with the graffiti crowd. Be part of the online community and geo-tag local works to your heart’s content.

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A Mobile App For Street Art Enthusiasts