Stencils for Peace Resources

Street Art by:KET

Obey, Supply and Demand by:Shepard Fairey

Here are some of the books that the students are looking at for their inspiration for the Stencils for Peace project! 

Swoon by:Swoon

Wall and Piece by:Banksy

Stencil Heaven- Banksy Banksy and more Banksy

Here at school, we just finished up watching the film, Exit Through the Gift Shop . 

This film (fiction or nonfiction), tells the story of a filming Frenchman, who stumbles upon the world of street art. Though his journey filming he meets some of the most predominate figures in the world of street art. 

EX. - Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, just to name a few. 

The narrator of this story, Banksy, leads us through the story of street art, transforming into high art. Students learn about Banksy's creations, viewing his creative process. They also learn why he stays an anonymous figure. 

Something to Spray

After viewing the film, we discuss Banksy's work and the meaning behind it. We examine his motivation and inspiration to pull inspiration of our own. 

We then compare Grafitti and Street Art in our own neighborhoods to that in the movie. The conversation often lead to the discussion of gangs, territory, and violece. This is our jumping off point! 

What would happen if while walking down the street we saw images for symbols and hope instead of gangs and violence? 

Drum roll please!!!! 

Here is our Stencils for Peace Project! 

Starting this week, students will be thinking about symbols of Peace, Love, Hope, etc. They will then create sketches to turn into stencils! 

More to come!