Text and Image

We see text and images every day now, unlike before where art was not normally known to have words or photographs.  It is everywhere and it was used to convey feelings and ideas that might not have been talked about normally. Like Banksy, he is an internationally known street artist mostly known for his spray paints and is a mysterious man.    He uses text and images in his art mostly used as quotes or to make his spray paint have some sort of meaning or message behind the art. One of my favorite pieces of art from Banksy is "Laugh Now". I did laugh at this art and if you look even at a surface level you can see how Banksy is tellings us, the people laughing at the monkey, to be more humble because anything can change at any time. 

What have you learned about Text & Image?

I've learned that text and images help the audience to understand what the artist wants to tell easier. Though the saying goes "A picture worth a thousand words," but sometimes words are easier to understand. Text and images also tell taboo messages that not many people would have discussed publically at the time. 

How do contemporary artists use the concept of Text & Image in their artwork?

Banksy uses his art to tell his viewers social and political issues with the world. His art would make people stop and think when they pass by them on the streets. His simple one-word or sentence would help us ponder and think about how our world around us is working. Sometimes the text on the art is more than just words on a wall. It was always a part of the art, but now you can actually see it being a part and understand how the words being washed away means that everything we might do in life affects other people, but even if it isn't remembered forever we can still do our part.

How might you be able to use Text and Image in your own art?

There is not much I can use for Text and Image for modeling a character. But I have a singular idea right now is items that my character can wear. Graphic tees have words that can be a part of the art and that can be on my character to have subtle hints or my own personal beliefs.

Is there something that you found in your investigation that specifically interested or inspired you?

I will be honest, I didn't have much that would inspire me with my project, but this has defiantly opened my creative window to somehow add words to my art. I now take a great interest in street art. I loved it before, but now for example last Sunday I was in New York I actively look for street art to understand and enjoy. I don't think street art should be illegal, but at the same time, it's not okay to work on someone else's property. I enjoy street art more than I like to admit.