 | Tagging, as a form of creative expression, is inherently democratic. It is instantly accessible to anyone with a pen or a can of spray paint. A tag, by definition, is a graffiti artist’s signature – usually a pseudonym or logo, all one colour, in a public place. The tag is the basic building block of graffiti. In the words of Futura, one of the first graffiti artists to depart from lettering in the early 1980s, “your tag is probably the most important element”. The tag is one of the 4 main varieties of graffiti that are deployed based on the space and time available, and the tools at hand. Tags · An artist’s signature Throw ups · Bigger, filled in bubble letters. These take up more space than a tag but remain quick, simple and legible. Dubs · Big, bold, clearly defined letters – usually with a simple one colour fill. [link] [comments] |
