Contextualisation
A lengthy encounter with a resident led to an interesting discovery; the art placed on the homes needs to be relevant to the inhabitants of Alaska.
One needs to be mindful of the fact that the artwork should adhere to the needs/wants of the community. The community, as well as the artist, need to be consider the influence that the art placed on their homes has. What the artist perceives to be of value may often not be the case when it comes to a community whose homes become the canvas.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTIST + COMMUNITY
“graf·fi·ti [gruh-fee-tee]
noun
1. plural of graffito.
2. (used with a plural verb) markings, as initials, slogans, or drawings, written, spray-painted, or sketched on a sidewalk, wall of a building or public restroom, or the like: These graffiti are evidence of the neighborhood's decline...”
HOWEVER, in the case of Alaska, Mamelodi, the opposite appears to be true.
PUBLIC ART AND URBAN REGENERATION
HALL, TIM
&
ROBERTSON, IAIN (2005)
AN ADVOCACY FOR PUBLIC ART AND URBAN REGENERATION
1. Develop a sense of identity.
2. Contributes to civic identity.
3. Addresses community needs.
4. Tackles social exlcusion.
5. Possesses educational value.
6. Promotes social change.