Reverse graffiti artist Moose makes a big statement about clean in San Francisco's Broadway Tunnel. Shot by documentarian Doug Pray. For most information visit www.reversegraffitiproject.com
Luv it! My bro is a street artist. He started off as a young teen destroying everything with his profanity and 'cru' graffiti, & wouldn't you know, now he actually gets paid, at 31yrs. old, to spray paint artistic murals & such in urban areas. But to his dismay I've always had my own opinion about graffiti itself & how I wish most of it would stay on book covers & bedroom closet doors, BUT I love my bro and it makes him proud to share his talent. I hope you continue sharing with us YOUR talent.
i think that everyone who does something like this where they live should post a video of it here, i can totally see a revolution starting with this, it would be sweet to see a bunch of videos of everyone's versions and interpretations of the same style.
Brilliant- Keep going and spread your mindset- Really not a protest ---- a test --- you have materials and you are working with a medium. Best thing we've seen on line in a long time.
what makes it different is that instead of adding to the filth on the wall (with spray paint) he is taking away the dirt, cleaning the part that is the subject of his art. regular graffiti is insanely cool, but this is really neat too.
It's a very artistic way to scream "clean the world!". Plus, it's a graffiti you can proudly talk about. You are not painting other people or city's walls to make them look dirtier and polluting air with your aerosol... ... you clean them! Who's gonna accuse you from cleaning a wall partially? =) love it
I came across it by accident when I was in San Francisco, maybe 5 years after it was made? It was still very clear, but it had faded somewhat. Awesome project.
That is really amazing. I remember from Berkeley this really cool tunnel with a mural and it sort of set me up on this interest for graffiti art. This is just something really unique and it actually seems like it could have a large impact on people if looked at in the right light (literally and figuratively).
That's a really cool concept and I'm really impressed. I have a friend that does art by using cardboard with a top layer of black and a bottom layer of white and he "draws" by pealing away the top layer of black and leaving behind white images. This reminds me of it and I like it.
holy wow. I am going to go through this tunnel tomorrow just to see this, even though I have no business on the other side of this tunnel. Gorgeous and unreal and fucking inspired. Thank you.
thats so cool. in school our whole school theme is going green, like saving the earth. and were learning about reverse graffiti in art. and i think thats amazing how the make art out of the world .
so that wall was just dist, and they were just "washing" it? that's really cool. i think that art reaches out to people and speaks without saying much, and putting it where everyone is bound to see it and learn the message is great. it's a great idea!
Wow... Graffiti is just there when you look at it, nobody really pays attention to it, but the new concept of Reverse Graffiti, when you see it, the image stays in your head.
wow this is so pretty~!!!!! your gonna start seeing everyone doing this~!! ^o^ its the lure of creating art for everyone to see, making things more beautifull. without the actual painting on some ones privet property!!!!! awsome!!!!!
i met moose and his then girl freind a few years ago at a hotel i was working at.i dhad no idea who he was or what he did. but we got chatting and we talked until the early hours of the morning. i hated that job. but encounters like this made it worth while. i'll never forget that night and the next night. we spent hours talking about life. a v ery interesting couple. a pleasure to have met them
I like it! Great idea to reverse the negative urban issue of graffiti while raising the underlying core problem of modernism (polution/deforestation) which ultimately could mean our won demise. Great idea and keep it up with the trees! Most people don't realize trees and the environment is essential for our survival. But those who live in huge cities don't see environment so they only care about the economy or their own day-to-day commute or gas prices when there is a larger underlying problem.
i taught a class about reverse graffiti and if it was an act of vandalism or not. this was helpful on so many levels.
Luv it! My bro is a street artist. He started off as a young teen destroying everything with his profanity and 'cru' graffiti, & wouldn't you know, now he actually gets paid, at 31yrs. old, to spray paint artistic murals & such in urban areas. But to his dismay I've always had my own opinion about graffiti itself & how I wish most of it would stay on book covers & bedroom closet doors, BUT I love my bro and it makes him proud to share his talent. I hope you continue sharing with us YOUR talent.
i think that everyone who does something like this where they live should post a video of it here, i can totally see a revolution starting with this, it would be sweet to see a bunch of videos of everyone's versions and interpretations of the same style.
Making art in public without destroying or defacing anything. What a great concept.
Brilliant- Keep going and spread your mindset- Really not a protest ---- a test --- you have materials and you are working with a medium. Best thing we've seen on line in a long time.
what makes it different is that instead of adding to the filth on the wall (with spray paint) he is taking away the dirt, cleaning the part that is the subject of his art.
regular graffiti is insanely cool, but this is really neat too.
I have been to Broadway Tunnel, and it's still there and it's still awesome.
That has to be one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. Great idea.
Dude, that is such a cool idea! The art is freakin awesome too.
Very nice. Well produced film. Doug Pray rocks.
This is AMAZING!!!!
nicely done, great subject, and wonderfully shot! I'd love to see a full-length doc on this....
great ideas spawn from innovators and this city, my city is loaded with creativity. I love frisco. thanks Moose
It's a very artistic way to scream "clean the world!".
Plus, it's a graffiti you can proudly talk about. You are not painting other people or city's walls to make them look dirtier and polluting air with your aerosol...
... you clean them! Who's gonna accuse you from cleaning a wall partially? =) love it
Wonderful work. Great concept and some lovely stencil work to boot. I love it!
cheers on doing this man this is really unique and it dosent leave the wall destroyed like the paint dose this is an amazing Idea .
This is so creative!!
Awesome! Nicely done documentary. And a great project.
I came across it by accident when I was in San Francisco, maybe 5 years after it was made? It was still very clear, but it had faded somewhat. Awesome project.
Very well done piece, I loved this video and said wow 2 times...Good work.
Great video, great concept!
That is really amazing. I remember from Berkeley this really cool tunnel with a mural and it sort of set me up on this interest for graffiti art. This is just something really unique and it actually seems like it could have a large impact on people if looked at in the right light (literally and figuratively).
art that makes the same impact as graffiti without the destruction
beautiful
excellent video , excellent concept .. loved it
Bravo! Awesome, I love your reminder and thank you for your work of art.
That's a really cool concept and I'm really impressed. I have a friend that does art by using cardboard with a top layer of black and a bottom layer of white and he "draws" by pealing away the top layer of black and leaving behind white images. This reminds me of it and I like it.
This is very cool!! Ingenious actually!! Thanks, Grams
What a unique idea, and powerful message!
holy wow. I am going to go through this tunnel tomorrow just to see this, even though I have no business on the other side of this tunnel. Gorgeous and unreal and fucking inspired. Thank you.
good for him for having the guts to take it this far.nice pictures!
Brilliant!!!
I love the message your sending out mate, keep it up!
that was UHHHMAZING! "moose" is a pure genius! beautiful art with a clear cut deep message...i LOVES it! :)♥
That's really incredible that you do this!
It's empowering.
beautiful as always so very inspiring. thank you
That is a really cool concept, i hope this idea spreads.
Thats actually one of the cooler things ive seen in a while
Awesome! Absolutely incredible.
What a FANTASTIC idea.!!
Yes... Indeed... Incredible work.
Keep it up!
Brilliant. This is the absolute best way to graffiti.
And the message is awesome too :P
Great concept and nice result! 5/5
wow this is really amazing, great video!
congratulations!!
Very cool job
great cinematography.
thats so cool. in school our whole school theme is going green, like saving the earth. and were learning about reverse graffiti in art. and i think thats amazing how the make art out of the world .
that is amazing.. a great way to do graffiti.. truly inspiring
so that wall was just dist, and they were just "washing" it? that's really cool. i think that art reaches out to people and speaks without saying much, and putting it where everyone is bound to see it and learn the message is great. it's a great idea!
That's really nice. :)
Great way to express yourself.
That is absolutely brilliant.
This is so cool. Im going to try this soon.
very sweet work. get more of your stuff up around cities man.
love it this is a really cool way of showing people art and about how derty cars can be gg green works.
How cool! Wish there was more stuff like this going on everywhere.
That's... amazing. I never thought of anything close to this.
What an incredible concept. Makes me want to start toting a brush and soap around.
The reaction of the pedestrian at the end of the video... Priceless double take!
beautiful cinematography!
What a fun thing to be doing :-)
Brilliant film. Moose Rocks!
Really good film making, good job.
Wow...
Graffiti is just there when you look at it, nobody really pays attention to it, but the new concept of Reverse Graffiti, when you see it, the image stays in your head.
Omg, that is epic.
Skill - Correct Ethic - Sticking it to the man.
Awesome..
please, come to Poland, Silesia, lots of material! Greetings!
wow! really beautiful! i love grafitti.. it's a way that u can express your feelings
Absolutely BRILLIANT!
The logo looks awesome on it.
i went and checked it out today...it's actually really cool and surpirsingly detailed.
Spectacular!
I thought this was the 3rd street tunnel in DTLA, until he said the Broadway tunnel.
Moose, come to L.A. We'd love that here.
great video!
Its also cool that their art is showing people we need to be more clean. Everybody should be more green and environmetal.
wow this is so pretty~!!!!! your gonna start seeing everyone doing this~!! ^o^ its the lure of creating art for everyone to see, making things more beautifull. without the actual painting on some ones privet property!!!!! awsome!!!!!
This is pretty sweet. Thanks for the message! :)
Good video!
Great work! Sooner or later people will realize that our way of life is unsustainable. We shall continue to urge for a change.
i met moose and his then girl freind a few years ago at a hotel i was working at.i dhad no idea who he was or what he did. but we got chatting and we talked until the early hours of the morning. i hated that job. but encounters like this made it worth while. i'll never forget that night and the next night. we spent hours talking about life. a v ery interesting couple. a pleasure to have met them
Amazing!!
i love the idea :)
Is it still up there? I'm visiting SF this week and would love to see this mural. :)
Thats creativity with a message
Great feature!
This is so cool! Cleaning = art of the streets. Do art by cleaning our surroundings. Now this is the real deal.
Wow. That is really cool!
brilliant idea.
Magnifiant.
Well done really.
I like it! Great idea to reverse the negative urban issue of graffiti while raising the underlying core problem of modernism (polution/deforestation) which ultimately could mean our won demise. Great idea and keep it up with the trees! Most people don't realize trees and the environment is essential for our survival. But those who live in huge cities don't see environment so they only care about the economy or their own day-to-day commute or gas prices when there is a larger underlying problem.
This is truly Green Art. Also reminiscent of French "afishiste" (not sure of spelling)art movement which used tattered subway posters.
Wow, Great idea.
Liked a lot !
dope! really great!
seeing this i was thinking of the french street-Artist ZEVS....
good job!
I like the idea.
vraiment un bon concepts!!!!!art éphémère et qui ne derange pas!ahah
What a refreshing idea.
that's awesome
i got to go down to sf this weekend
oh man that is so awesome!
go moose. very sweet work.
This is brilliant and I love this. I'm going to try some of this my my town. I'll bet I'll still get arrested. "Malicious cleaning"
truely amazing artwork. and how it is created and what tools he uses to make it.
omygoodness I was there!!!!!!!!!!!! it made my day.
AWESOME!!!
Very interesting choice of expression, nice.
You could totally turn that into a business. Charge companies to "clean" advertisements where ever they want.
Amazing!