This is what you get when two mischievous artists collaborate, each with their own inimitable style. When Chinagirl Tile and Angus got together at Upfest this year, they produced this rather special piece which arguably was the most controversial of the festival, causing offence to some.
The raccoons are by Chinagirl Tile and the mosaic hand gesture is by Angus. Unfortunately the piece in its original state didn’t last too long at all before it was ‘redacted’ with some black tape.
Not long after that, the hand was completely replaced by yellow tiles, and the piece has really lost something. I will leave you to judge which version of this you prefer. For my part, this work challenges the ‘sanitised’ art you tend to get at festivals by being provocative and edgy, which is where most street art and graffiti art has its roots. Some really interesting perspectives being played out here.
I like the original, but I would wouldn’t I.
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That is a crime against art. So pathetic. They ruined it.
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I agree, it is a pity. It may have been the owner of the yoga business on whose wall it was that objected.
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Loved the original–what the heck. Did someone from Upfest cause the change?
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I don’t know why it was changed – possibly the owner of the shop where it was placed.
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