Last summer I started noticing an odd trend of sticker graffiti cropping up around town, the common thread being a tag with either the word “DESTROY” or the phrase “DESTROYED LIFE”. Initially I thought it to be some manner of political statement, but as the trend grew, the political nature waned. I started taking pictures of the works, as I stumbled on them, and decided it was high time to compile it all in a post. What strikes me as the oddest part about this trend is that, being as rampant as it is, I can’t find any murmurings about it online. One day, however, I was taking a picture of one of the bits of graffito and was approached by another fan who was excited to tell me about a few of which I wasn’t aware. Unfortunately, they were gone by the time I made it to those locations, but it was heartening to know that I’m not the only fan.
In order of my discovery:
My personal favorite is the Paul McCartney as Lee Harvey Oswald, getting shot by Jack Ruby. Fucking classic.
As always, caveat emptor, motherfuckers.
Oh! And the toaster one appeared on a light post right across the street from my apartment building. That made me super excited when I found it.
I sort of dig the skank dragonfly fairy one for some reason.
Glad to see I’m not the only person chasing the DESTROY stickers.
Indeed. It’s a fascinating phenomenon. I have at least one that I have yet to post (time eludes me). I see you have a few that I haven’t seen, as well.
Cheers!
I have been shooting a photo a day on the way in to work every day for the past few months and spent a week documenting some of DEATROY’s work in Belltown. Great stuff. Here’s the second of five posts from the week of shooting his/her work: http://smittenandspun.com/blog/?p=883&r=1
Nicely done. I haven’t been over to that neighborhood in a few months. Looks like I am missing some good stuff. Thanks for sharing!
This guy is the gift that keeps on giving. He’s giving Never Touch Ground competition for best street art in Seattle.
The artist is Paul Sorrells of Kenmore. During the 80s he was actually the bassist for an Iowa band called…wait for it…CAVEAT EMPTOR! Brilliant artist and his films are equally amazing. Liddy Doo.
https://youtu.be/-g7flsYqvGw