First up, sorry for the awfully punny title; tragically, I didn't even make myself laugh.
I always liked the idea of being a Hometown Explorer; the possibility of exploring your local area and finding something you never knew existed. This stemmed from some crazy dreams I had when I was younger about discovering a box of new toys at the back of my wardrobe, or a secret pathway out of my garden. While none of these ever came true (bet that shocked you), I think it's worth considering that we may be living ignorantly, with so many undiscovered things around us.
My recent marketing placement in Digbeth moved me to an area of Birmingham I have never really explored before. Despite only being ten minutes from the Bullring, of which I have increased the annual footfall substantially, I had never walked any further down the road. I know why - because there's not much here by way of recreational activities. Yet it still bugs me that there is so much potential around us that we hardly ever consider.
The agency I have been working with are based in the old custard factory buildings. For those who don't know, as I imagine you wouldn't, this is the area where most creative companies are located because of more affordable rent. - (bare with me, that is relevant)
Anyway, during one lunch break, we went for lunch at the Fazeley Studios (Google won't let you down). On the walk there we passed some of the most incredible graffiti artwork I have ever seen. If you have ever visited the Berlin wall or seen the street art in parts of Rome or Bristol, it's on the same level.
Here are a few pictures:
So yeah, it's pretty impressive, right?
Ironically, I hadn't expected this level of creativity to be evident in this area (I told you the location of creative companies comment was relevant).
It's been suggested that the vibrant art helps to inspire other's creative minds.
Having studied graffiti art at A Level, I hold some high admiration for those who can make spray paint into more than just smeary splodges of colour...
And while many see it as vandalism, there is no denying it looks bloody good; and as a form of regeneration - it ain't half bad.
To further show my ignorance, if you type 'Digbeth street art' into Google you will find that it is not a well-kept secret that the streets of Digbeth are highly illustrated with spray paint. There's even a festival on the 18th of June called City of Colours.
It begs the question - is it really necessary to travel abroad immediately, when there is so much to discover locally?
Read more: Purpose, portrayal and potential
I always liked the idea of being a Hometown Explorer; the possibility of exploring your local area and finding something you never knew existed. This stemmed from some crazy dreams I had when I was younger about discovering a box of new toys at the back of my wardrobe, or a secret pathway out of my garden. While none of these ever came true (bet that shocked you), I think it's worth considering that we may be living ignorantly, with so many undiscovered things around us.
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My recent marketing placement in Digbeth moved me to an area of Birmingham I have never really explored before. Despite only being ten minutes from the Bullring, of which I have increased the annual footfall substantially, I had never walked any further down the road. I know why - because there's not much here by way of recreational activities. Yet it still bugs me that there is so much potential around us that we hardly ever consider.
The agency I have been working with are based in the old custard factory buildings. For those who don't know, as I imagine you wouldn't, this is the area where most creative companies are located because of more affordable rent. - (bare with me, that is relevant)
Anyway, during one lunch break, we went for lunch at the Fazeley Studios (Google won't let you down). On the walk there we passed some of the most incredible graffiti artwork I have ever seen. If you have ever visited the Berlin wall or seen the street art in parts of Rome or Bristol, it's on the same level.
Here are a few pictures:
So yeah, it's pretty impressive, right?
Ironically, I hadn't expected this level of creativity to be evident in this area (I told you the location of creative companies comment was relevant).
It's been suggested that the vibrant art helps to inspire other's creative minds.
Having studied graffiti art at A Level, I hold some high admiration for those who can make spray paint into more than just smeary splodges of colour...
And while many see it as vandalism, there is no denying it looks bloody good; and as a form of regeneration - it ain't half bad.
To further show my ignorance, if you type 'Digbeth street art' into Google you will find that it is not a well-kept secret that the streets of Digbeth are highly illustrated with spray paint. There's even a festival on the 18th of June called City of Colours.
It begs the question - is it really necessary to travel abroad immediately, when there is so much to discover locally?
Read more: Purpose, portrayal and potential
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