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Slovenija gre naprej

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:42:25 +0200

Posted by Saša on 25.5.2012 7:42

Thanks, Ana - it brought a smile to my face. I'm no football fan but I can remember the excitement and joy and everybody glued in front of a TV. It was a hot June, the windows were wide open and you could hear people cheering everywhere. :-)

THE GIRL AND THE ELEPHANT

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:15:25 +0200

Posted by ana on 24.5.2012 14:15

This graffiti attracted me because of the depicted elephant in the company of a young girl. At the sight of this graffiti I got the association with India where elephants are national heritage animals. Indian elephants are worshipped and residents organize special events called Elephant Festivals. For that special occasion elephants are full of decorations and painted with various patterns of variegated colours. On the other days, when elephants are not part of the celebrating event, they help people with their daily routine. In India many elephants are trained and used as a means of transport, and for helping on the farms.

Save the Earth

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:14:09 +0200

Posted by ana on 24.5.2012 14:14

Pupils of Pakistan school have made posters in which they pointed an important and very topical issue of 21-st century. In modern politics there is more and more focus on environmental problems. Humanity has been using nature for it's own interests with the purpose to satisfy it's needs and not considering the consequences. But they have become very obvious in the last few years. The weather is changing constantly and natural disasters are ever more frequent. It is important that people from all over the world start to fight against pollution together. Ecological awareness is very important and should be present not only in developed countries, but spread between all nations of our common planet.

Save the Earth

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:33:13 +0200

Posted by Mohammad Khan on 24.5.2012 8:33

Ty..this was made by me and a friend of mine and posted by our teacher

Innocence (童真)

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:51:42 +0200

Posted by Saša on 22.5.2012 7:51

Thanks, Lyla. Interesting indeed.

Innocence (童真)

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:26:05 +0200

Posted by Lyla on 21.5.2012 13:26

Hi Sasa, Actually,it is the name of the last president of Taiwan. Something complicated happened to him... I think the photo is interesting because it shows how kids know about politics.

Innocence (童真)

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:49:33 +0200

Posted by Saša on 21.5.2012 7:49

Lyla, What does 阿扁 mean?

Life is free!

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:44:50 +0200

Posted by Saša on 21.5.2012 7:44

Hi Lyla, interesting way of thinking - if you trust that things will somehow work out, they most likely will. If your expectations are very rigid and high, on the other hand, disappointment is more likely. Quite true.

Naj bo luč

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:29:32 +0200

Posted by Lyla on 20.5.2012 4:29

God is the light in the dark. He gives us hope.

Life is free!

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:21:33 +0200

Posted by Lyla on 20.5.2012 4:21

Dear Alina, Yeah, it's so true. I think "life is free" reminds me that it is full of possibilities. Maybe we will let our dream come true if we just TRY. We need to trust, and give a chance to ourselves. Then, there's nothing impossible to us!

Innocence (童真)

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:09 +0200

Posted by Lyla on 20.5.2012 4:00

It is really cool when I click to make it bigger. I look at the words, funny. It show how the kids love mother and the cartoon character. Also the one with 阿扁. It make me laugh, really. Ha.

Innocence (童真)

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:54:25 +0200

Posted by Lyla on 20.5.2012 3:54

Yeah, back to my childhood. Childhood must be the happiest time in our life. No worry, and protect by parents and teachers. The only thing we do is PLAY, nothing else. Without playing, it means no childhood. Time pass, we began to know about this world. We worried more and more. That's why this picture gave me a really special feeling. I love it.

Drawings

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:37:14 +0200

Posted by Lyla on 20.5.2012 3:37

Hey guys! I LIKE IT! Especially the blue one.

Save the Earth

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:34 +0200

Posted by Oscar on 16.5.2012 13:04

So important a message!! and I agree with the previous comment, the lettering resembles an Oriental writing.

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Tue, 15 May 2012 06:50:20 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 15.5.2012 6:50

Tajda, I think too many people simply like eating meat so much, that they don't care about its origin. If available and affordable, they'll have it.:-(

Tomorrow is not today

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:36:40 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 15.5.2012 6:36

Hi, Tajda. Nice interpretation. The 'problem' with being active is that it requires effort and by nature we are selective in choosing where we invest it. Short-term gains blur long-term benefits - our general human weakness I'd say.

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Wed, 09 May 2012 11:22:16 +0200

Posted by Tajda on 9.5.2012 11:22

I don't think that deaths of animals are the ultimate problem in meat industry – it's the way they are being treated before entering slaughterhouses. Undeniably, there's still a relative amount of small, family farmers that handle animals with respect and care, but that's evidently not the case in larger corporations running meat production. Unfortunately, those large companies represent a great majority of our meat supply. I also think that we would have a bigger proportion of vegetarians if people had to kill animals with their own hands before eating them. Yet again, the society always finds reasons to justify eating meat, whether it is religion, tradition or a misconception that their death is painless and quick. In all likelihood it's utopian to expect that at some point in the future everyone's going to be vegetarian, but at the same time it's right that people are being made aware of the origins of their food, even with such 'chicken burger' graffiti.

TRAVA NI DROGA

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:20:05 +0200

Posted by Tajda on 9.5.2012 11:20

Despite a large number of credible studies dealing with the effects of marijuana, a definite answer about its legalisation has still not been found. Even though nearly everyone has an opinion about whether it should or shouldn't be legalised, we have to keep in mind that this is a very complex question. In my opinion, the decision should be left to scientists. On the other hand, who is to say they wouldn't want to benefit from it? I suppose if the government benefited from legalising marijuana, they would legalise it in no time. Alcohol and cigarettes contain health-damaging substances and they're legal, sufficiently filling the public purse. Moreover, several studies even suggest that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol and tobacco. However, studies like this frequently encourage young people to engage in drug abuse, so they can be a double-edged sword.

Tomorrow is not today

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:18:22 +0200

Posted by Tajda on 9.5.2012 11:18

As Sasa and Murowc have said, this graffiti is a great thought to keep us motivated throughout our everyday routine. We often seem to get caught up in the world of work and simply forget how to take some time off and relax our minds. At this point I would like to make another, seemingly contradictory observation about the graffiti. Although the text suggests we should live life to the fullest, another message might be hidden in it – a message about our passivity. While we certainly try to solve our personal problems or public issues, we still don't have enough courage to take decisions today. It is not a secret that changes need to be made and we need to act responsibly – but yet we fail to achieve that. Major economic problems are not the only threats that we're facing – environmental pollution, nuclear weapons and slavery are all issues we hear about every day, but do we really take action? Do we really try to change anything? I would say that this is the biggest issue we're facing – our ignorance. We're prepared to criticize everyone around us, but not prepared to look at ourselves and change. It might seem like a radical statement, but this graffiti could simply be saying that if we don't take action today, it might be too late for us tomorrow.

Stop War Bring Peace

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:20:49 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 19.4.2012 17:20

Thank you, Angela dear. :-)

Stop War Bring Peace

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:08:05 +0200

Posted by Angela on 19.4.2012 13:08

Very well said Sasa!

Save the Earth

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:53:19 +0200

Posted by Angela on 19.4.2012 12:53

I like how this graffiti script still looks similar to Urdu or Arabic, wonderfully different from the "American" style graffiti letters...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:51:44 +0200

Posted by Angela on 19.4.2012 12:51

This is reminiscent of the Jack and the Beanstalk story... Is this the Pakistani version? :-)

Urdu: Uth Bandh Kamar kya darta hai phir dekh khuda kya karta hai. English translation: Get up, fasten your self, fearlessly and go forth. Then see, god will help you!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:50:38 +0200

Posted by Angela on 19.4.2012 12:50

Love the script! It's so lovely, very artistic... as an art teacher, I find it hard to see these as letters and words, they just look like art to me!

Stop War Bring Peace

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:08:55 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 17.4.2012 7:08

Hi, Musarat Anjum! Wars are so sad and yet always going one in one or another part of the world... We should know how to solve our problems better, we should have learnt from the past - but we haven't. I guess war is like a fire or a draught or an earthquake - it spreads and causes devastation, reminding the remaining of the beauty of humble simplicity, harmnony and peace.

Eat Shit and Die

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:18:35 +0200

Posted by Kaja on 6.4.2012 15:18

Perhaps the message could have been more eloquently written, but it has definitely left an impression. The author of this graffiti got their point across with a short yet bold statement. The fact that it is sprayed right next to a commercial for McDonalds makes it that much more curageous and very hard to misinterpret.

TRAVA NI DROGA

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:17:30 +0200

Posted by Kaja on 6.4.2012 15:17

One could argue this statement. It is a known fact that marijuana has been used for legitimate medical reasons and has proven to be quite affective. On the other hand that just might be the most useful excuse when you want to endulge yourself in that particular drug.

Babe smo žleht-disrepute on women

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:15:56 +0200

Posted by Kaja on 6.4.2012 15:15

Here we can see an interesting T-shirt sign that says >>Women are cheeky<<. I am aware this graffiti is meant to be taken in a humorous manner, but I simply cannot perceive it that way. It is degrading towards women and enhances the stereotype of women supposably being more emotional than men. The fact that a woman is wearing the shirt with this demeaning sign does not help. It makes it all the more ironic.

I love Slovenia

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:31:28 +0200

Posted by Alina on 4.4.2012 16:31

In this graffiti we can see that the word love is taken from the name of the country called Slovenia. It could mean that Slovenia is a love country, but that is not quite true. In Slovenia, like in any other country, there are people who do not like each other, for example members of certain subcultures or ethnic minorities can feel excluded. Although it seems that Slovenia is a very pleasant country, unfortunately I disagree. Slovenian people are very reserved and they do not eagerly accept different people who come from other countries. Because of that I really wonder why the title of the graffiti says: I love Slovenia.

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Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:44:05 +0200

Posted by Mija on 2.4.2012 16:44

This is a great moto to live by. People too often conform to standards of our society because they are too afraid to go against the rules. At times that can be perceived as a positive thing, although in certain situations we could gain a lot by taking the chance and stand out of the crowd. I personally admire individuals that can muster up the courage to do that.

Brez ljubezni je težko živeti.

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:42:56 +0200

Posted by Mija on 2.4.2012 16:42

Life without love is not worth living. Most people would agree with this statement, but I have a different take on this matter. The fact that so many people put the love they have for their significant other above everything else seems irational to me. Relationships we have with our family and friends should be considered as equally important. I believe we should pay a bit more attention to people that are close to us outside our partnership instead of taking them for granted.

This graffiti says DIE ,it is a sea ,has a bottle with one mesagge ,and has an anchor with a menssage of peace

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:41:30 +0200

Posted by Mija on 2.4.2012 16:41

Such a simple word yet it arouses so many emotions and questions. Even though most people fear death, some of them are stuck in an everyday routine and are not fully taking advantage of what life can really offer. Instead of taking chances and going for what they really desire, they rather take the easy road. This reminds me of the saying: »Anything worth having, doesn't come easy.«

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Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:40:05 +0200

Posted by Mija on 2.4.2012 16:40

I associate this graffiti with pollution and factories that continuously poison our planet Earth. In this day and age pollution has become a critical issue for huma- kind. I believe the author of this graffiti wanted to show us how this problem has affected our once unpolluted nature. Because of the numerous side effects such as acid rain, the shrinkage of rainforests and dangerous gases released into the ozone layer, we should start being more conscious about our reckless behaviour.

brez komentarja:)

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:48:03 +0200

Posted by Kaja on 29.3.2012 20:48

I think this graffiti sends a brave and powerful message about severe inequality in the world. I applaud to the one who drew this because in this day and age we should start being more conscious about the fact that heterosexuality is not the only sexuality that exists and certainly not the most dominant. Perhaps if we had more graffiti such as this one, it would encourage certain individuals to become more open to different types of people.

Zasvojenost z računalnikom

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:43:29 +0200

Posted by Kaja on 29.3.2012 20:43

Although the comment above views this graffiti as an addiction to computers, personally this picture painfully reminds me of the workload we deal with once we enter college. The change in seasons implies that we are so busy with the schoolwork we have that we barely have time for anything else. Or perhaps that is just my cynical view when it comes to school.

Črno belo božično drevo

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:38:22 +0200

Posted by Kaja on 29.3.2012 20:38

This graffiti seems rather plain at first sight. A poorly drawn Christmas tree, it is not even the appropriate colour. I can see in this - the spirit of Christmas which we usually associate with something positive but the black colour of the Christmas tree gives it a gloomy and lonely feel. I suppose the person who drew this was feeling lonely, although Christmas should be accompanied with joy and happiness. I presume not everybody has a loving family or group of friends to celebrate the holidays.

A person is a person no matter how small. Stop abortion.

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:25:21 +0200

Posted by Lea on 29.3.2012 20:25

As it is obvious this graffiti carries a clear message and it opposes abortion. A person who made it was probably involved in a movement against legalizing abortion or the person just wanted to express his/her feelings about pregnant women having the possibility to make an abortion when she does not want to have her baby. Abortion is already legalized in all 50 states in USA. In some parts of the world, however, it is still illegal. In Chile, El Salvador, Malta and Vatican City, abortion is under no circumstances legal. In some countries it depends on the circumstances if it is legal or not. For example, in Colombia it is legal to make an abortion only if mother's life is in danger. Legalizing abortion is a big issue and it raises a lot of questions such as: Should it be legal and a right? Or is it a murder? Let us think about it for a moment. For example, a young woman finds out that she is, say, two weeks pregnant, but because of her circumstances she can not keep the baby. Two weeks mean that the baby is not even formed yet. It is still a few cells - epiblast, slowly evolving in the mother's body. Is it already a murder if a woman at that time decides to have an abortion? She would only be getting rid of the cells that would, if the process continued, become a baby. An embryo slowly evolves week after week and in the eighth week is about 1,6 cm (0.629921 inches) and it weights approximately 1 gram. During this time, which is called embryo preparation, the embryo develops many structures from the inside that will help it live after its birth. The heart is one of them. At the end of the eighth week its head and arms can already be noticed. After eight weeks the embryo is called foetus which means unborn offspring. And now its body starts to grow and its systems start to work. It has a head, arms and legs and a heart. I would say that an abortion at this time would mean killing a »living being«. If this same mother chose not to make an abortion, but still not keep the baby and give it up for adoption as soon as the baby is born, would that be better for the baby? It actually depends on the baby's circumstances. But that is debatable.

I Own Karachi.

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:22:14 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 29.3.2012 7:22

Looks like an analogy with the 'I love Karachi' piece. :-) What does the green emblem next to the writing stand for?

MISS PEACE

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:18:09 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 29.3.2012 7:18

There is no place for things nice and beautiful in wars and armies - it's violence and blood and suffering. A strong message showing how fragile our idealized peace really is and how different its image gets when things go wrong. :-(

Batman

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:10:28 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 29.3.2012 7:10

Nice one, Alina. Anyone can choose to be a superhero - and indeed we can find so many amazing people willing to step outside their comfort zone to make the world a better place.

Life is free!

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:59:33 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 29.3.2012 6:59

Hi Alina, this graffiti reminds me of a scene in the Jurassic Park film, where one of the scientist warns about the danger of bringing to life creatures of the past and trying to keep them under control - he said something in the sense that life always finds a way to break free. Your comment, on the other hand, makes me think of the saying about seeing a glass half empty or half full (an optimistic vs. a pessimistic view). Could we say that we have a choice of whether to focus on what we can or on what we can't? Probably not everybody, but hopefully most of us do. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful contribution.

Urdu: Uth Bandh Kamar kya darta hai phir dekh khuda kya karta hai. English translation: Get up, fasten your self, fearlessly and go forth. Then see, god will help you!

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:45:17 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 29.3.2012 6:45

Passion, courage and vision are qualities that make ordinary men do great things. Very nice to see this written in Urdu.:-) Is the song available online?

My name is Michelle because of you Paul

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:32:27 +0200

Posted by Sasa on 29.3.2012 6:32

Tajda, what a lovely find! Isn't it amazing how much a simple sentence can tell? Thank you very much for this sharing here.

Droga nije igracka

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:37:56 +0200

Posted by Tajda on 28.3.2012 10:37

What strikes me in this graffiti is the confused and hopeless stare of the teddy bear. I think what the picture also tries to point out is that drug addictions are not something distant but rather something that can happen to you or anyone around you. We as a society, like to treat them in the same way as we treat diseases like cancer or AIDS, thinking it will never happen to us. I am definitely not trying to equate AIDS with drug addictions, however I would like to stress the general public's ignorance regarding the people who find themselves in those horrible situations. We can also relate this to the text in the graffiti – when a child has a toy, all of their friends would like to join and play with them. Yet, when someone is addicted to drugs, it's very likely they'll be left alone, isolated from the society.

in vino veritas, "v vinu je resnica"

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:28:16 +0100

Posted by Mija on 24.3.2012 11:28

"Even though this graffiti is simple it sends a profound message. In vino veritas translates into truth is in the wine. On one hand this statement is true because when we drink we instantly become emotionally more open and lose our moral boundaries. One the other hand the fact that we need artificial substances in order to do the aforementioned almost seems sad. I think we should look deeper into ourselves and find a reason sufficient enough enabling us to openly connect with another human being without feeling the need to enhance our emotions with alcohol."

KHI ROX (karachi rocks)

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:27:50 +0100

Posted by Wajeeha Rizwan on 20.3.2012 5:27

SURELY DOES :)

The graffiti represents basketball club Union Olimpija which is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Most of the matches were played in the sportshall Tivoli in Ljubljana. The club was founded in 1946. The first game they won was against the Udarnik team. The result was 37-14. Through its history the team has had many names, but the name that has stayed is Union Olimpija. If you are wondering if the team is good or bad, let me tell you, that they have won 479 times, but lost 353 times. They are not the only basketball team in Slovenia, but is surely the most known among the people. You can recognize the team by the colour green and white, sometimes also by the green dragon symbol, which many fans wear on their T-shirts, caps, scarves and other things that people can buy in the store of Union Olimpija.

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:27:16 +0100

Posted by Wajeeha Rizwan on 20.3.2012 5:27

Olympic is nessery for our health (Ansharah Imran )

This graffiti represents sports company Adidas. The company was founded in 1948 by Adolf Dussler and his brother Rudolf. It is currently based in Germany and it consists of the Reebok sportswear company, Taylor-made Adidas golf company and Rockport. The company produces sport clothes, shoes, bags, watches,.. Adidas is the biggest sportswear company in Europe and the second-biggest in the world, besides the Nike company. We can recognize the Adidas brand by its well-known symbol and logo:-three lines and the name Adidas. Just walking down the street you may notice many people wearing clothes and accessory by Adidas, although this is expensive mark, so not everyone can afford it.

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:23:27 +0100

Posted by Wajeeha Rizwan on 20.3.2012 5:23

Nice shoes!

The graffiti represents basketball club Union Olimpija which is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Most of the matches were played in the sportshall Tivoli in Ljubljana. The club was founded in 1946. The first game they won was against the Udarnik team. The result was 37-14. Through its history the team has had many names, but the name that has stayed is Union Olimpija. If you are wondering if the team is good or bad, let me tell you, that they have won 479 times, but lost 353 times. They are not the only basketball team in Slovenia, but is surely the most known among the people. You can recognize the team by the colour green and white, sometimes also by the green dragon symbol, which many fans wear on their T-shirts, caps, scarves and other things that people can buy in the store of Union Olimpija.

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:22:23 +0100

Posted by Khadija Mobeen on 20.3.2012 5:22

A very good way to express our feelings: Graffiti.

"I love Karachi(KHI)",

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:06:59 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 14.3.2012 10:06

Thanks, Shahnoor Ahzmed. A nice analogy with the famous 'I love NY' slogan. :-)

MTLNTION RAILWAY ( MTLNTION 鐵路)

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:21:42 +0100

Posted by Tajda on 29.2.2012 17:21

I would like to point out the Uncle Sam figure that's drawn on the wall above. Uncle Sam is a nickname that refers to the U.S. government and dates back to 1812. He is usually dressed in clothing that reminds of the flag of the United States. Some people attribute the origin of the term to Samuel Wilson, whose nickname was Uncle Sam and was an inspector of army supplies. He was originally a unifying symbol of freedom and equality. Although there continue to be numerous variations on the image of Uncle Sam, the 1917 version drawn by James Montgomery Flagg is the one we are most familiar with. The graffiti above most likely derives from that version. The famous phrase I Want You written below Uncle Sam set his image firmly into American consciousness. His figure is still recognized everywhere in the world as a personification of the United States.

This graffiti represents sports company Adidas. The company was founded in 1948 by Adolf Dussler and his brother Rudolf. It is currently based in Germany and it consists of the Reebok sportswear company, Taylor-made Adidas golf company and Rockport. The company produces sport clothes, shoes, bags, watches,.. Adidas is the biggest sportswear company in Europe and the second-biggest in the world, besides the Nike company. We can recognize the Adidas brand by its well-known symbol and logo:-three lines and the name Adidas. Just walking down the street you may notice many people wearing clothes and accessory by Adidas, although this is expensive mark, so not everyone can afford it.

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:07:34 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 28.2.2012 8:07

Thanks, Tjaša - the shoelace looks so real! :-) I remember reading somewhere that thge two Aedidas founders later split and that the one who left later started Puma - another big brand name.

Droga nije igracka

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:28:36 +0100

Posted by PASI on 26.1.2012 18:28

The painter wats to compare the drugs with toys...

Droga nije igracka

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:12:56 +0100

Posted by Kaja on 23.1.2012 19:12

The one who made this graffiti clearly intended to draw attention. The sharpness of the drug needle and the innocent and almost helpless look in the toy's eye evokes empathy and makes it almost painful to look at. It sends a direct and profound message about the danger of drug use and consequences that surely follow.

A person is a person no matter how small. Stop abortion.

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:56:40 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 16.1.2012 7:56

Hi Mija, I have to agree with you that while the message here is very effectively put forward through straightforward design it may not always be easy to defend such a standpoint.

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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:32:59 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 16.1.2012 7:32

Thanks for sharing your view, Jerneja. I like what you say about trees and chimneys, i.e. nature and society. And I like the way this chimney society is depicted with roots spreading downwards disturbing the level unseen to the eye yet essential for existence.

A person is a person no matter how small. Stop abortion.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:37:10 +0100

Posted by Mija on 3.1.2012 11:37

In this graffiti we can see the author's strong disapproval of abortion. I think that they are making a bold statement by saying every life is valuable. Their opinion is emphasized with eye-catching colours. Although the word abortion could be more visible.

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:50:56 +0100

Posted by Jerneja on 22.12.2011 15:50

In my opinion the graffiti represents chimneys in the forms of trees. Trees are symbols of nature and chimneys represent society. Why society? Industrialization is one of the main culprits for pollution of the environment. And we, as a society, have caused the rapid industrialization. Society is to blame for the destruction of natural fairness. Pollution caused by various gasses, littering and toxic waste is one of the biggest issues in today’s modern life. As a result of pollution many animals suffer from different illnesses and it is also the cause for the thinning of the ozone layer and consequently the green house affect. The question of how to solve this problem remains unanswered. I myself enjoy spending time in nature. It is very uncomfortable and sad to see while walking through forests all the waste culminating as a result of reckless littering. We must understand that nature isn’t just forests and a few animals, nature is everything around us, and it is nature who made us who we are. We are not the owners of the Earth and its nature, but merely its guests. In my home town water pollution is one of the biggest problems. Tap water is polluted to the extant, that it is necessary to boil it before consuming it. This shouldn’t be taken just as a sad thing but as a very alarming thing since it is a clear example where we will end up if we choose not to take action and protect the environment.

Equal? Am I not the same?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:55:28 +0100

Posted by Angela on 21.12.2011 21:55

You are correct, it is a representation of a covered Muslim woman. The student wanted to show how he felt Muslim women are still being treated unequally.

MAN OF SUCCESS vs. MAN OF LAZINESS

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:28:12 +0100

Posted by Kaja on 12.12.2011 16:28

In this one I see the constant conflict between good and evil. The drowning man on the right represents the struggles we sometimes run into when trying to do the right thing, while being tempted to cross over to the dark side because at times it just seems easier.

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Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:49:05 +0100

Posted by Spela on 7.12.2011 13:49

I think, one day, we should stop and think for a second. We have to know that we are part of the world and nature and stop thinking like we are something more. In the past all the creatures were equal living in the nature. When humen started to live in residence, animals lived in the same place too. Then we separated them which was fine. And now, they are like you sad - just another product to buy and cows are violet.

Graffiti made me think like: Respect mother earth! Respect nature and animals. We have to keep earth beautiful and green for our next generations :)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:39:15 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 5.12.2011 16:39

Hi Anej - a nice reminder of the fact that little insects matter too - that our planet is a diverse ecosystem and we humans just a small part of it. Thanks for sharing!

Colosa

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:05:10 +0100

Posted by Kaja on 28.11.2011 19:05

This graffiti is astonishing. It evokes great beauty yet at the same time looks slightly haunting. It is incredible that such magnificent work can be found on a random spray painted wall. It really is beauty in an unlikely place.

Equal? Am I not the same?

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:24:36 +0100

Posted by Sabi on 23.11.2011 16:24

I could be wrong but I see a scarf in the graffiti which reminds me of a Muslim woman. And USA is viewed as a state where anyone can achieve the American dream. But since September 11 life for Muslims in USA has changed and many do not seem to be equal. Many people now are prejudiced against Muslims and they have to prove themselves again and again. At least in many American movies we can see that and movies many times represent some truth.

Love facing end

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:24:12 +0100

Posted by Sabi on 23.11.2011 16:24

In this graffiti we see a sign of man and woman and a heart which is symbol of love. The added signs sum death. I think that the sign can mean the end of life as the man and woman know it after they become a couple and stay together (if they get married, for example). When they get married they eventually become parents and the main responsibility in their life are then children. They can no longer have all the time and freedom they had before. At least the first years of baby's life. Most couples start to live on their own if they can afford it and they need to start paying for everything all by themselves, they are no longer in their parents' care.

Sunset

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:23:45 +0100

Posted by Sabi on 23.11.2011 16:23

I think this graffiti is very positive because the big sun represents something optimistic and it looks like the clouds, which usually mean something pessimistic, are moving away and they are giving some space to the sun. As the graffiti is on the wall of a kindergarten, it can mean a new hope for the future of the Russian children, or that the children are a new hope for Russia.

Circus Fantasticus :)

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:23:06 +0100

Posted by Sabi on 23.11.2011 16:23

This apple tree reminds me of the Garden of Eden. The man in the graffiti biting the apple symbolizes Adam. After Adam and Eve ate the fruit, they became mortal. God told them not to eat fruits from The Tree of Knowledge but they did, they felt guilty but the fruit tasted so good. The man in the graffiti seems happy to me and if I connect this with the story of Adam and Eve, I get the message that wrong things can be fun to do. The apples in the graffiti can also represent knowledge and it could mean that the man is “hungry” for knowledge. I find it very interesting that the woman on the bicycle has a duck on her head. Ducks are species of birds and birds to me represent freedom, so it could mean that she is a free-spirited person or very open minded.

puzzle on the wall ;)

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:21:48 +0100

Posted by Sabi on 23.11.2011 16:21

As we can see, this graffiti is made as a puzzle and there are some missing pieces in it. And since there is water, the graffiti can mean two things: water can represent something good and positive suggesting that the missing pieces of the puzzle are coming back together bringing a new beginning. Alternatively, water can be very powerful and destructive so in this case the missing puzzles can mean that the life in the present form is falling apart.

Tomorrow is not today

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:22:34 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 22.11.2011 7:22

Thanks, murowc. A scary reminder not to forget enjoying your life here and now. :-)

Saving Wings

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:36:49 +0100

Posted by David house on 21.11.2011 18:36

Please help me? My name is Dave and I live in the United States. Can you please help me verify some very important information about your city. I am forty years old and I have never met my biological father. I have tried to verify his addresses of his home and workplace there in the city of Krasnokamsk. Can you please tell me if there is a Faina Round travel agency in Krasnokamsk? Or a music school no 2 at Sovetskaya street 29 in Krasnokamsk. I was told these were places he might be found. I was told he lived at 34 12 polodarsky street in Krasnokamsk. I would really appreciate any information you could give me. Email me at davidhouse57@yahoo.com.

1.poor man 2.it show the soul of the grffiti artists 3.a creative way to decorate the station

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:37:48 +0100

Posted by Kaja on 21.11.2011 16:37

This graffiti is intriguing because at first glance the stairs actually seem real. But once you look closer you realize it is an optical illusion. There could be a subliminal message behind this graffiti. Things aren't always what they seem.

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Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:59:59 +0100

Posted by Sasa on 15.11.2011 18:59

Right, Špela - today meat is just another product to buy for most of us - like milk or eggs or chocolate... Should we stop eating it? Or just seriously rethink our meat farming practices?

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Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:22:00 +0100

Posted by Vida on 14.11.2011 13:22

A very good point, Spela.

1.poor man 2.it show the soul of the grffiti artists 3.a creative way to decorate the station

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:12:22 +0100

Posted by Petty Wu 吳蓓怡 on 14.11.2011 10:12

Wow! It's so cool. I never see it in Tainan. Please tell me where it is. So cool.

1.poor man 2.it show the soul of the grffiti artists 3.a creative way to decorate the station

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:43:52 +0100

Posted by Lin Hsiao-Chu on 14.11.2011 6:43

cool graffiti!!

Analiza tu persona no la mía

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:43:31 +0100

Posted by 27 林依璇　 on 14.11.2011 6:43

The graffiti is very cool. It represents to respect human.

Aztec mutant

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:42:46 +0100

Posted by Chen Ching Chi (陳靖淇) on 14.11.2011 6:42

The picture is very cool .

Analiza tu persona no la mía

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:42:22 +0100

Posted by 28Hong Yu Ting洪于婷 on 14.11.2011 6:42

IS COLL

Are we so big ? Funny guy. Baiser la vie, avec ou sans consentement.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:41:07 +0100

Posted by LI-LUN HAUNG on 14.11.2011 6:41

it is special and cute

Circus Fantasticus :)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:40:52 +0100

Posted by Chen Ching Chi (陳靖淇) on 14.11.2011 6:40

very beautiful!!!!

Analiza tu persona no la mía

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:40:37 +0100

Posted by Xin Wen Si 辛文思 on 14.11.2011 6:40

It is so handsome. And so rocker

outlaw riders

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:40:30 +0100

Posted by Ting An Chen on 14.11.2011 6:40

The skull is very cool.Love it very much:)

PLAY WITH ME

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:40:24 +0100

Posted by Lin Hsiao-Chu on 14.11.2011 6:40

this child is so cute.

Droga nije igracka

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:39:42 +0100

Posted by Li Tsai Chien on 14.11.2011 6:39

so cute

puzzle on the wall ;)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:39:25 +0100

Posted by Ching Ting Jhu on 14.11.2011 6:39

Wow !!! This graffiti like a puzzle! how cool it is !!!

wall painting

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:38:37 +0100

Posted by 03 Huang Ting Yu(黃渟媮) on 14.11.2011 6:38

I like animal so cute :)

Love facing end

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:38:37 +0100

Posted by Chen Ching Chi (陳靖淇) on 14.11.2011 6:38

I like this . is so cool!!!

Circus Fantasticus :)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:38:36 +0100

Posted by Xin Wen Si 辛文思 on 14.11.2011 6:38

It is so artistic. And so cool

Harmonika

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:38:36 +0100

Posted by NO29,張永倩,Rebecca on 14.11.2011 6:38

Is it a sketch? WOW!it is very cool! I never have seen a black sketch graffiti.

Love facing end

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:38:19 +0100

Posted by 胡曉姍 on 14.11.2011 6:38

woman+man+love = a baby

School wall

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:38:06 +0100

Posted by LI-LUN HAUNG on 14.11.2011 6:38

so cool!!

Drawings

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:37:28 +0100

Posted by Li Tsai Chien on 14.11.2011 6:37

This Graffiti is so cute

Harmonika

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:37:24 +0100

Posted by Ting An Chen on 14.11.2011 6:37

wow!Such a beautiful painting.I love it so much:))

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Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:37:08 +0100

Posted by 27 林依璇　 on 14.11.2011 6:37

The picture is so cute. It seems a bear.

SONNI

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:36:48 +0100

Posted by Tang Yi Lin on 14.11.2011 6:36

i think this like mother,give us warm~ she smile is so cute^^

THE GIRAFFE

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:36:16 +0100

Posted by Lin Hsiao-Chu on 14.11.2011 6:36

i love this tree, it is different. and i love this giraffe, too.

wall painting

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:36:12 +0100

Posted by 28Hong Yu Ting洪于婷 on 14.11.2011 6:36

This picture looked like arrives at the zoo to be the same very likely VERY CUTE

Moški obraz v slabi resoluciji.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:36:10 +0100

Posted by Cheng Rou Hua(陳柔樺) on 14.11.2011 6:36

Wow,this draw is difficult and interesting. A nice face.

mesto

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:35:39 +0100

Posted by Angel on 14.11.2011 6:35

so colorful!

blue medusa ;)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:35:35 +0100

Posted by Zhang Xuan Ting on 14.11.2011 6:35

wow ! cool !