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PHOTO ESSAY
It's easy to walk through Lawrence and appreciate the sights. Towering trees, eclectic architecture and a colorful population are the eye candy that hold our interest and shape the distinct identity of our town. But through moments of closer inspection one begins to notice the rich and innumerable detail begging to be seen. This collection of photographs stems from such moments when the unnoticed and unappreciated come to life.
Some are quick to denounce street art, or graffiti as simple defacement of public property with no artistry and juvenile intention. At its worst, this is true; a signature quickly sprawled in spray-paint embodies such traits. However, this oversimplified view fails to appreciate the coarse beauty of graffiti. Travels through Mexico, Italy and the United States have shown me that what differentiates street art from fine art is mere pretension.
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