What makes an artist need to convert other peoples images into their own? Is it inspiration from the initial image, or a lack of imagination, drive, whatever to transform that image into their own? Good article to consider from the Boston Globe.
Such is the ruckus about Shepard Fairy, the "artist" who recently (around the inauguration) was touting his "iconic" image of Barack. Which takes opening the photo in photoshop and using the posterize filter, then using the paintbucket to 4 colors in specific spots, say 15 minutes, 10 more to add type.
He claims he didn't know where he got the image. I'm sure the AP photographer who made the image has known all along where it came from. Whether you are a street artist or traditional artist, your images should be your own. It is not hip to derive a career from borrowing others work.
Shepard is a brand, and lucky for him that he hitched something he made to a winner. Now we find that it isn't really his image. Hmmm... His conveniently timed show in Boston will probably sell out, and maybe that could be a theme for him ("sell out").
(note that this image is attributed to its maker)
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You need some music to go with your guerilla=grrrl posts!
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