While street graffiti may still be outside the law, it is definitely within mainstream youth culture. Sprayground, a clothing and accessory company, created by the artist David Ben David, produces a line of graffiti clothing that youth are snapping up.

The first day of school approaches, and all of us want to look our best, as we suffer through name-games and ice-breakers. Check out Sprayground’s “Hello My Name Is” backpack and shirt. This creative clothing saves you the trouble and anxiety of introducing yourself! The colorful, elaborate designs will ensure you don't get ignored walking down the hallway.

Sprayground was originally a company that gave artists the opportunity to come in and paint on blank items with paint pens - designing their own bags and shirts. Now, it uses street art as a main component of its design.

Graffiti is any type of public markings that may appear in the form of simple written words or elaborate wall paintings. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions; to others it is merely vandalism. Read more...

The Bay Area is surrounded by graffiti and its colorful styles. Unfortunately, people have a problem admiring the work because of its connection to gang violence.
If you are like me, we assume that almost every tag represents a name, color, or a gang’s territory.