I just had to go to Graffiti Alley yesterday. I was wondering if any of the artists were showing their support for Ukraine with their art. I found this by nick_sweetman
Nick says on his Instagram account:
“We chose the colours of the Ukranian flag and wrote “Putin idy nakhuy” which in Ukranian means “Putin, go fuck yourself” sung by Ukraine’s national animal, the nightingale. Letters by @mr_tensoe2 @twice.born and @workingspy3000 who also painted the white dove of peace 🕊”
A look at the alley.
Graffiti Alley is a large network of lanes and alleys. I continued on my way.
…and found this painted paste-up, which was obviously purposely wrinkled up in the gluing.
Say it again!
Nice writing. Kinda looks better in a foreign language😎
True!!
Beautiful bird and bird of peace… speaking of which… may there be peace soon. 🕊
Hugs dahling and Hera tail wags!
🕊🐾🤗🌷🐾🤗🌷🐾🤗🌷🐾🤗🌷☮️
Yes, PEACE!
🧽🧽🕊🐾🤗🌷 xoxo 🕊🐾🤗🌷🧽🧽
I’ll bet I am the only person whose #1 emoji is a sponge!
A ha ha haaaaaaa….yes indeed!!!!!!!!!!
🕊☮️🕊🙏
Sponges’r’us!
🕊☮️🕊🙏
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘🐾❤❤⚘⚘⚘
xoxoxo
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That wrinkled portrait of Putin is the scariest image of all in its underlying truth.
Scary, for sure. “Make Russia Great Again” – whose putin’s best friend?
The orange menace, he who shall not be named.
…. I thought so!
I love all of this. Thank you, Resa for bringing it to us.
You’re welcome, John! I thought there might be more art in solidarity with Ukraine. However, it has been below freezing. These artists were out painting in freezing cold and wind. Good on them. I think as the weather warms, there will be more art.
I’m sure of it. Thanks, Resa.
Amen to that! Thank you, Resa. The mural is beautiful art, and the sentiment is spot-on. I appreciate you taking time to add the information about it. Hugs on the wing!
I know 2 of the artists. They are great guys. They painted the mural on the wall of the building I live in. Nick is talented at painting wildlife. I think his nightingale is a beauty! The dove, the lettering, everything is spot on. So happy you saw this! {{{hugs}}}
PS LOVE the post on the Fe-Lines!
Excellent, Resa! Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure! 💙🧡
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Hearts colour correction.
Fantastic, Sorceress! Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, Thunder! xoxo
May he go F*** himself!
putin’s the only person he isn’t f***ing at the moment. Asphole!
Too true!
Unfortunately! 💙💛
Very cool
Agree!….
What great finds.
Yeah!!!
I’m over o your blog right now. LOLOL grabbing sunflowers!
Wonderful my darling. WONDERFUL xxxxxxxx
Art speaks.
Love you, dahling!
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It sure does… xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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That portrait almost makes him look human which we know he is not.
Of course he is not human. He is a monster.
Still, I appreciate that the artist was trying to draw a parallel between poo-tin, and that orange guy who used to lead America.
Putin is compensating for a small…….. putin.
Hahahahahahaha!
A severe case of napoleon syndrome.
He’s a small man.
I love Sweetman’s art, this is amazing, the Ukrainian colored birds. are so symbolic beside the doves. I more than agree with the sentiment, I wish it were that simple.
Nick is a fabulous artist. He painted the Monarch on the wall outside on the 2nd floor of our home.
It’s not simple. True!
Nick and the boys mural is angry, in solidarity and hopeful.
The paste-up of putin near the end of the post attempts to evoke the frightening problem.
omg.. I wonder where he got the idea for the MRGA cap?
Meece to Meece xoxoxo
xoxoxo ❤️❤️
xoxoxo
A Tangle of Sunflowers is looking gorgeous. I’m stopping for the night. Will take pics tomorrow, before I add colour.
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That alley is quite something! I’m glad you translated because I wouldn’t have had any idea. Although that’s about my least favorite word, I get it. 🙂
Love the alley!
The word…yeah, I know. That’s why I put F**k.
I get it, too. The guys did a fab job. It’s still winter here. They were out in the freezing cold.
I’m hoping for his unexpected heart attack.
Great artwork. Glad you went looking and brought back these images for us. Putin is one evil bastard….
Yes, he is evil. Perhaps beyond evil, if that’s possible. He is in the company of Hitler.
Hopefully as it warms up, there will be more art in solidarity w/Ukraine. Unless the war is over!!!!!! I hope!!!!!
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✨🙏🕉☀🌙⚖🪔🕊♾🈚☯🌍🐲🙋♂️
xoxoxoxo
Wow! Art, Love, Peace, win at the end. 💖💖🥰
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Grafitti Alley looks amazing, Resa, and thanks for seeking out murals that support Ukraine. I love the way artists incorporate social commentary in their work. Yes, Putin can go f**k, himself. What a monster. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. ❤ ❤
My heart, too!
Graffiti Alley is a fabulous place. I can hardly wait for warmer weather, which brings out the artists and new art. Hopefully there won’t be new art supporting Ukraine, because the war is over. HOPE!! ❤ ❤
I hope it’s over soon too. What a tragedy.
HI Resa, what a stunning artwork and so effective too. The whole of Graffiti Alley looks amazing and I could spend hours there.
Graffiti Alley is very appealing. I do spend hours in it. Of course there are many alleys, streets and areas that have street art. The thing about graffiti alley is it is where I find the mist political art. ❦
Thank you for posting
Welcome!
Peace for Ukraine!
Peace ♥
Putin f@ck yourself – Amen!
YES! xo
The bird had me thinking of Bob Marley, and the message is a resounding middle finger to Putin’s evil quest for power. And yanno what? I bet he HAS one of those hats!
Yeah,I figure he got the hat from that orange guy that used to be the presidink.
Bastids.
Hey, that interview was great!
Thanks!
Working on drawing of RR (Holly House of Heart) her hair “A Tangle of Sunflowers”.
The AGMs are all in on it. Dale and all the AGMs gowns are blue and yellow.
It’s going to be one helluva post.
I did a movie for Showtime about Vietnam. I made a video for my portfolio. One of my earliest movies. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/24743005
That is going to be some sexy brilliance, for shizzle!
And WOW! I love it Resa. You are just freaking talented, it’s crazy.
Perfect in every way. Wonderful post and beautiful art.
I’m thrilled it was there.
I’m hoping the war will be over before more artists paint messages, as the spring kicks in. These guys are die-hards.. painting in the freeze of winter.
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The murals in support of Ukraine are amazing. There are a few homes in our neighborhood lit up with the colors for Ukraine. Such a timely and important post.
Make art not war!!!!
Yes!
Amazing artwork, Resa, and perfect post and message. Putin is pure evil, and my heart goes out to Ukraine. 💙💛
Agree! One more drawing, and I will do a protest post against war and in support of Ukraine, on Art Gowns. 💙💛
P*tin idhy nakhuy? Couldn’t agree more. Just learnt 2 words in Ukrainian.
Swoboda 🇺🇦
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Beautiful art work with a loud and clear message . Love it. Thank you for sharing, dear Resa ❤️
You are welcome, Francina! ❤️
agreed ^_^
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This is beautiful with a great message i so agree with Resa! you go! 💖👏🌞🌞🌞🌞
Gotta love the artists. They have passion!
Thank you, and best vibes for Ukraine! xoxo
totally Resa and I soooo agree! 💖💖
xoxo
Perfection.
Agree!!!!!
Loved this Res. I love that you interpret and size up a bit of history and translation. Truly some gifted artists. ❤
We have many artists in Toronto. It’s great that they can paint outside. It’s a way of getting noticed. Many have gone on to indoor shows and paying commissions. xxx
So much talent! 🙂 xx
Agree!! xxxx
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