Braille Graffiti
- added December 8, 2007
- 15 responses
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Scott Wayne Indiana takes public art to new level with braille graffiti.
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- joshuaheller
- 7 months ago
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what do they say? i must know.
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This is dumb.
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- ElaineVigneault
- 7 months ago
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i think he has wonderful intentions but the blind aren't going notice it's there.
the main audience is going to be those who CAN see.
and they don't understand it. it doesn't effect the blind in anyway unless they are brought to it. -
This was....insulting. Not to me per se, but insulting nonetheless. I think defining this as "art" is questionable.
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On second thought ...
"Dumbest ... Idea ..... Ever." -
Yay for Braille Graffiti!! Yay for high school math!
Seriously, this project is awesome. I really like how you're giving an advantage to others inste instead of the giving it to the norm. -
Not insulting.
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Interesting pod with a really unique subject! I think the many interviews get confusing, though. I ended up trying to piece together everyone's argument, their reasons for thinking so, and how it related to the whole conflict and got kind of confused doing so, but maybe that's just me! However, I would have liked to hear the opinion of a blind individual who supported the project (maybe we did hear from one?) and get their opinion on why they thought it was important that Scott perform this public art, because as is we only hear what Scott hopes the project accomplishes. Otherwise, cool pod!
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Conceptually, it is very interesting. The project also seems to be well-intentioned.
Now, this project is ridden with problems. For and foremost, it objectifies Braille as art and removes its importance as a tactile language of communication for the blinds. By objectifying Braille, the language becomes simply an art form to people with sight. Simply put, it is like objectifying women so that people will talk about women. Again, it is an idea with great intention, but the execution of the public art project leaves very much to be desired. As seen by the blinds' negative reaction to the project, it can be seen that the public artist didn't really take them into consideration - he just wanted to draw attention to them. Lastly, graffiti is graffiti. Although it is for a good cause, the project would benefit from a positive exposure and not one associated with gangs and unlawfulness. His heart is in the right place and I hope that he will continue in pursuing public art (and hopefully think more carefully about his projects).
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Good pod, but about a slightly misguided subject.
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the first one says YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BLIND TO SEE THAT THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
I think it's cool but it would be cooler if he did it on a larger scale or to put braille underneath regular graffiti, like as a translation, lol!-
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- achromatic
- 3 months ago
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the concept is beyond brilliant! its sad that so many of the folks in the pod & in the comments don't appreciate the visionary ideas of this non-sighted artist.
too many people think that art has 2 have a finite concrete meaning that's easily explained or its not valid, when the truth is that complex pieces that challenge the viewer are usually the most beautiful & profound.-
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- blackdaylight
- 3 months ago
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