NYC CYPHER - A LEGAL GRAFFITI PROGRAM IN STATEN ISLAND FOR CHILDREN

The topic of graffiti is fairly new to me.  I always saw graffiti on buildings and in the subway among other places but did not pay close attention to it.  I never wondered what it might mean to those that put it there and what drove that kind of motivation in the first place.  I viewed it as defacing public property. I never saw the beauty in it until reading articles on the history and watching countless documentaries.  These enhanced my knowledge and awareness on the topic. After viewing so many graffiti in New York City, I know now it evolved from simply putting one's name in public spaces in the most creative way.  Such a small idea transformed into well-organized, creative, self-expressive murals and art form of graffiti.  This is truly admirable.  The above picture done by the NYC Arts Cypher members is an inspiration to youths who have an artistic talent or wish to learn graffiti art. The NYC Arts Cypher program takes graffiti from the streets and turn it into a legal productive thing for youths in the community. This is quite interesting. The viewing of graffiti in NYC, I found in deed remarkable.