I was an art major. One year, I had 6 paintings entered in the student show. It was kind of a big deal. The guy who won in my category had a white canvas with the words, “family portait” emblazoned across it. It had some type of yellow chemical treatment finish that made it resemble urine. So yeah. I guess this is art too.
Whether it’s art or not, as always, is in the eye of the beholder. For me, not really leaning toward art, per se. However, I like the message either way… 🙂
Art is in the eye of the beholder? That’s the politically mundane thing to say. For the politically incorrect, I go with Kaukab’s interpretation: “Whad da madder wid you?!”
Art? Not in my opinion. But as an admirer of your blog for a while, and as one of my first followers, I thought it was time to ‘nominate’ you for an award. Get details here: http://wp.me/pUGej-2Rm
That is a philosophical question. What is the “is” referring to in “is this art?” Is it referring to the texted statement? In that sense are we going to take it as like a piece of literature — or maybe just an excerpt of a larger work. Kind of like finding a novel on the road, all in taters but still the novel is a work of art. In that sense it would be a work of art, a part of a work of art anyways. Is it the actual paint which is used to write the statement..
The car/setting or the photo? The photo’s balance is too far out to be art–even naive art–but the car itself could be. The photo with some proper balance and as part of a larger sequence of “public service” messages pained on the urban landscape certainly would be art. Next in your series? On Fountain, just east of Virgil/Hillhurst, there’s a Dumpster with “No Babies” stenciled on it. http://goo.gl/maps/NzZQ
Great post – picture says a thousand words, right? And look at all the comments!
Art? No. Expression? Yes.
I think it’s time we stopped accepting anything/everything as art. It takes what can be differentiated as special or extra talented (& a lot of work) and brings it down to some crude, common denominator. Like saying all cooks are chefs (in a certain sense true, but not in this classical sense), or a pb&j sandwich is a banquet (I know, it is if you’re hungry). Would you rather be operated on by a surgeon or a butcher? Both can cut & cutting is afterall, an art.
M
Ashley Jillian 
Yes
Art? No, but a most interesting statement, which is interesting.
In some universe.
Urban Americana…I think. 🙂
Be encouraged!
Only if it says “Drugs Against Thugs” on the other side.
Art? nah. Defacing private property? Yep.
This is so LA. Today I saw a guy selling rugs and he had a sign that said “buy rugs not drugs.” I was tempted, but I really needed that advil.
I was an art major. One year, I had 6 paintings entered in the student show. It was kind of a big deal. The guy who won in my category had a white canvas with the words, “family portait” emblazoned across it. It had some type of yellow chemical treatment finish that made it resemble urine. So yeah. I guess this is art too.
Looks like a Plymouth Satellite….then, yes.
Seems like an oxymoron to me.
lol
There, no. In a museum or gallery, yes.
Now the real question: is it any good?
I suspect a woman on bath salts has urinated on or near that car so I think definitely yes.
lol
An awesome PSA if ever I saw one.
YES, Art! it should be in the MOMA…and a great political statement….stop waiting for the government to help you,… help yourself!
Whether it’s art or not, as always, is in the eye of the beholder. For me, not really leaning toward art, per se. However, I like the message either way… 🙂
Art is in the eye of the beholder? That’s the politically mundane thing to say. For the politically incorrect, I go with Kaukab’s interpretation: “Whad da madder wid you?!”
What do you think the probability that the bloke who wrote on that car was high is?
Art? Not in my opinion. But as an admirer of your blog for a while, and as one of my first followers, I thought it was time to ‘nominate’ you for an award. Get details here: http://wp.me/pUGej-2Rm
Art, no, but nice rhyme.
the car no. but the photograph of the car and the area yes
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Yes, this is art! Moreover, I love it! 🙂
Sure. 🙂
Yes, car art. Not the best i have seen, but then again, i am no art expert.
That is a philosophical question. What is the “is” referring to in “is this art?” Is it referring to the texted statement? In that sense are we going to take it as like a piece of literature — or maybe just an excerpt of a larger work. Kind of like finding a novel on the road, all in taters but still the novel is a work of art. In that sense it would be a work of art, a part of a work of art anyways. Is it the actual paint which is used to write the statement..
The car/setting or the photo? The photo’s balance is too far out to be art–even naive art–but the car itself could be. The photo with some proper balance and as part of a larger sequence of “public service” messages pained on the urban landscape certainly would be art. Next in your series? On Fountain, just east of Virgil/Hillhurst, there’s a Dumpster with “No Babies” stenciled on it. http://goo.gl/maps/NzZQ
Good question….I think it could be argued either way. (To me, it makes a statement, but I don’t consider it art.)
I think so. Although ‘Bugs against drugs’ might have been more interesting.
not art but atleast a useful slogan to have on one’s car
everything is art, compadre.
Great post – picture says a thousand words, right? And look at all the comments!
Art? No. Expression? Yes.
I think it’s time we stopped accepting anything/everything as art. It takes what can be differentiated as special or extra talented (& a lot of work) and brings it down to some crude, common denominator. Like saying all cooks are chefs (in a certain sense true, but not in this classical sense), or a pb&j sandwich is a banquet (I know, it is if you’re hungry). Would you rather be operated on by a surgeon or a butcher? Both can cut & cutting is afterall, an art.
M
In a world where mediocrity reigns, probably. To me, no. It is a great expression though.
It’s lazy art, but it’s art. This http://www.jamesrford.com/works/general_carbuncle/ is passionate, but similar, art.
I think so 😀