dangerous art

When thinking about dangerous art, I cannot help but think of the graffiti on I 45 in Houston that proudly reads Be Someone. I chose this because of the potential danger of up keeping this positive message to Houston commuters via a precarious train bridge over several lanes of traffic. There is an implicit danger in most street art which requires the artist to climb and balance to display their art.

The Be Someone mural in Houston inspires the community it strive for personal greatness, fostering a community of doers and changers. The unknown artist wrote on his instagram page (@besomeone): "It isn't about being someone that is accepted by others it's about accepting your self ." 

Despite the positive message, the artist puts himself in danger physically and legally in order to spread this message to the community.