soooooo, you read the post but chose to disregard the part where I say this isn't my account? awesome. I'm pretty much a lurker too though, so, whatever.
I know this is a little off the topic but you might be able to find something in this book called "Alternatives to the Peace Corp" published by an ngo out of San fran. It has lists of ngos and organizations that do that sort of work. I also have some information if people are looking to do work in South or Central America. I hope that helps
What an opportune thread. I have been thinking about this a lot. Since I started Graffing I have been very paranoid when I tag. But I am willing to go do a piece on something or a tossup and not really worry about it. Lately I have realized that it is because I don't feel like just destroying things floats my boat.
I have taken an interest in studying Architecture and Aesthetics so that I could use my art to enhance it. To enhance the way it is viewed and what it says. To make the most of the space given. I like the idea of working with the architecture.
I think that using the space that is already there truly makes the city like a canvas and makes what I am doing art because it invovles thought and reflection.
But I still have no problem fucking up some building that houses organizations that I don't like. For instance if I rolled up on a beautiful art deco style building that was in great shape but it housed the KKK I would wreck the shit out of it. Trying to put ugly tags in places that couldn't be repaired or removed. But then again they would probably kill me. But this a great thread.