Should we use Graffiti to spread Awareness ?

[singhbj singh]

Wall of Hope in Chandigarh

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[singhbj singh]

Artist Brett Crawford honored Sikh bus driver Balwinder Jit Singh in May by creating a floor-to-ceiling mural in Santa Monica, CA.

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[Guest Jacfsing2]

No! We should not support this. Even though Guru Sahib has no picture this guy is supporting a form of Manmat that Sikhi is equal to false religions like Islam.

[singhbj singh]

Fair enough, no depiction of Mahapurakhs but what is your opinion about other links ?

[jkvlondon]

6 minutes ago, singhbj singh said:

Fair enough, no depiction of Mahapurakhs but what is your opinion about other links ?

problem is the medium Graffiti is temporary and often overwritten/drawn , It makes more sense to have dynamic sewa  in locales to get the buzz about sikhi going instead , that way Guru ji is appreciated firstly for creating us .

[S4NGH]

1 hour ago, Jacfsing2 said:

No! We should not support this. Even though Guru Sahib has no picture this guy is supporting a form of Manmat that Sikhi is equal to false religions like Islam.

That is your interpretation.

[S4NGH]

4 hours ago, MisterrSingh said:

It matters because he's been painted sitting next to Guru Sahib. Why not research something before posting it, if that's not too much hard work for you. "Who knows & cares..." Stupid response.

There's nothing to say the face covered man/woman is supposed to be Mohammed. The painting to the left is also NOT guru sahib. It's simply an artist impression.

[singhbj singh]

3 hours ago, jkvlondon said:

problem is the medium Graffiti is temporary and often overwritten/drawn , It makes more sense to have dynamic sewa  in locales to get the buzz about sikhi going instead , that way Guru ji is appreciated firstly for creating us .

Wall Graffiti is meant to create Awareness amongst non-Sikhs.

Poor Americans on street don't know about Sikh attire, culture & beliefs.

Which is the reason for promoting such initiatives.

Temporary is good that way old makes way for new artwork.

Gurdwara's with help of local council can organise an Annual Event to draw crowds n votes 

Rich sponsors can get their faces painted in the theme too 

[jkvlondon]

35 minutes ago, singhbj singh said:

Wall Graffiti is meant to create Awareness amongst non-Sikhs.

Poor Americans on street don't know about Sikh attire, culture & beliefs.

Which is the reason for promoting such initiatives.

Temporary is good that way old makes way for new artwork.

Gurdwara's with help of local council can organise an Annual Event to draw crowds n votes 

Rich sponsors can get their faces painted in the theme too 

problem is a picture cannot speak and correct misinterpretations , graffiti has links with claiming territory and may be seen as foreign entities taking over a neighbourhood especially now , nothing better than the human touch and talking.

You a catholic by any chance because they love this style of selling space in their churches to rich folks? .

[singhbj singh]

29 minutes ago, jkvlondon said:

problem is a picture cannot speak and correct misinterpretations , graffiti has links with claiming territory and may be seen as foreign entities taking over a neighbourhood especially now , nothing better than the human touch and talking.

You a catholic by any chance because they love this style of selling space in their churches to rich folks? .

The first graffiti has been around for years.

I thought it was new but checked other sources which go back to 2014.

There have been no report of any bad incident relating to this graffiti.

Human touch & talking is good so get BOS or Sikh Channels to interview the artist n locals.

Am no catholic or even a Sikh just straight forward practical person.