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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 15, 2014 21:09:15 GMT 1, Who is he?
Who is he?
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Rsyok on Oct 15, 2014 21:10:18 GMT 1, Almost good enough
Almost good enough
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by sgolby on Oct 15, 2014 21:16:27 GMT 1, Is it true that banksy stole him the praying boy per example ? What about the Happy Drones ? Well, I dunno....
By the way Roy, did you end up selling your happy drones?
Is it true that banksy stole him the praying boy per example ? What about the Happy Drones ? Well, I dunno.... By the way Roy, did you end up selling your happy drones? |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:24:03 GMT 1, Last thing I'll add - the dude's been painting on the street for 25+ years, pulls his own prints, and sells them for VERY affordable prices. He's far from one of the new breeds of cash-in artists
Last thing I'll add - the dude's been painting on the street for 25+ years, pulls his own prints, and sells them for VERY affordable prices. He's far from one of the new breeds of cash-in artists
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:29:28 GMT 1, I always liked this one:  Maybe it's beyond my limited art critiquing abilities, but I don't get that at all.
Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise.
My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist
I always liked this one: Maybe it's beyond my limited art critiquing abilities, but I don't get that at all. Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by graffuturism on Oct 15, 2014 21:40:53 GMT 1, Maybe it's beyond my limited art critiquing abilities, but I don't get that at all. Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist
Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists.
Maybe it's beyond my limited art critiquing abilities, but I don't get that at all. Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist What was his Graffiti name, I am just curious as you stated he has been around for some time. Its good to know a bit of history on the artist to put things into context. I think what I myself immediately see is an artist furthering the already established status quo of stencil art and banksy genre. Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists. |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:41:55 GMT 1, Butterflies, spots, balloons, tagging, jesus, bombs......walking, speaking, reading......
Butterflies, spots, balloons, tagging, jesus, bombs......walking, speaking, reading......
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:43:09 GMT 1, Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist What was his Graffiti name, I am just curious as you stated he has been around for some time. Its good to know a bit of history on the artist to put things into context. I think what I myself immediately see is an artist furthering the already established status quo of stencil art and banksy genre. Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists.
Banksy street piece:
Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist What was his Graffiti name, I am just curious as you stated he has been around for some time. Its good to know a bit of history on the artist to put things into context. I think what I myself immediately see is an artist furthering the already established status quo of stencil art and banksy genre. Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists. SNO - as can he been on the original Praying Boy that Banksy copied (and later released as a poster) Banksy street piece: |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by shechtmr on Oct 15, 2014 21:43:21 GMT 1, Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist What was his Graffiti name, I am just curious as you stated he has been around for some time. Its good to know a bit of history on the artist to put things into context. I think what I myself immediately see is an artist furthering the already established status quo of stencil art and banksy genre. Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists.
Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. My only point I'm trying to make is that the plagiarism accusations are pretty unfounded and unfortunately what many people think of when they hear his name, while in actuality he's got a very long and respected career as a graf artist What was his Graffiti name, I am just curious as you stated he has been around for some time. Its good to know a bit of history on the artist to put things into context. I think what I myself immediately see is an artist furthering the already established status quo of stencil art and banksy genre. Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists. His graff name was SNO...has been painting for a long, long time. Definitely did the praying boy before banksy and the graffiti soup spray can before MBW. He lives and has his studio about 15-20 minutes from where I live. I have always wanted to go by and check it out but have never worked it out with him. I know that he posts on here every once in a while as well. |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:48:31 GMT 1, Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists.
Even if he was here first you would think he would have progressed that style into something else. I in no way saying he copied anyone, but still all his work looks familiar in a bad way for me. Nothing stands out as being new or progressive even in the genre. But its not just him I feel the same way about many of these artists. very valid point. maybe he got jealous that others who were copying him were getting paid and decided to finally make some $$? not sure. but I have seen lots of pieces that are in different styles - not just "Banksy-esque" stencils |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:53:41 GMT 1, probably his most famous image (reused many times in various forms). yes, nothing particularly original about it, but I still think it's pretty great
probably his most famous image (reused many times in various forms). yes, nothing particularly original about it, but I still think it's pretty great |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by WOOF on Oct 15, 2014 21:54:32 GMT 1, Maybe it's beyond my limited art critiquing abilities, but I don't get that at all. Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise.
I was just asking what he's trying to say as I didn't quite get it but you said you always liked it. Not asking for you to make me like it haha
Maybe it's beyond my limited art critiquing abilities, but I don't get that at all. Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. I was just asking what he's trying to say as I didn't quite get it but you said you always liked it. Not asking for you to make me like it haha |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 21:57:58 GMT 1, Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. I was just asking what he's trying to say as I didn't quite get it but you said you always liked it. Not asking for you to make me like it haha  if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference
Like I said, if you don't like it, you don't like it. Not trying to convince you otherwise. I was just asking what he's trying to say as I didn't quite get it but you said you always liked it. Not asking for you to make me like it haha yeah but you're asking me to explain what I think the image means to you. I don't think anyone really cares what I think it means if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Matt on Oct 15, 2014 22:00:04 GMT 1, I am sure he has been doing his thing (β¦) and when I look at his work, it seems to me that he is the one copying and copying poorly at that... the flip side is that if people are copying him and gaining notoriety for it, then he can't be that good at what he does...
So now it doesn't matter if he copies to be on the bandwagon, or does it for tongue in cheek, or if he isn't seeking to copy at allβ¦he has de facto been cornered as a follower / crowd pleaser
dodcoquelicot you have certainly raised an interesting question !
I am sure he has been doing his thing (β¦) and when I look at his work, it seems to me that he is the one copying and copying poorly at that... the flip side is that if people are copying him and gaining notoriety for it, then he can't be that good at what he does... In my opinion you have pinned it. He might have been doing stencils and Banksy like pieces before anyone else, but he lacked something as an artist to take center stage as Banksy did. So now it doesn't matter if he copies to be on the bandwagon, or does it for tongue in cheek, or if he isn't seeking to copy at allβ¦he has de facto been cornered as a follower / crowd pleaser dodcoquelicot you have certainly raised an interesting question ! |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by sgolby on Oct 15, 2014 22:06:11 GMT 1, I was just asking what he's trying to say as I didn't quite get it but you said you always liked it. Not asking for you to make me like it haha yeah but you're asking me to explain what I think the image means to you. I don't think anyone really cares what I think it means if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference
I would love to hear what it means to you. To me it is a piece about the shackles of religion, and the idea that Jesus is letting go his cross, that we should unburden ourselves of the tortures/guilt of religion.
I was just asking what he's trying to say as I didn't quite get it but you said you always liked it. Not asking for you to make me like it haha yeah but you're asking me to explain what I think the image means to you. I don't think anyone really cares what I think it means if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference Fed, I would love to hear what it means to you. To me it is a piece about the shackles of religion, and the idea that Jesus is letting go his cross, that we should unburden ourselves of the tortures/guilt of religion. |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 22:10:16 GMT 1, I am sure he has been doing his thing (β¦) and when I look at his work, it seems to me that he is the one copying and copying poorly at that... the flip side is that if people are copying him and gaining notoriety for it, then he can't be that good at what he does... In my opinion you have pinned it. He might have been doing stencils and Banksy like pieces before anyone else, but he lacked something as an artist to take center stage as Banksy did. So now it doesn't matter if he copies to be on the bandwagon, or does it for tongue in cheek, or if he isn't seeking to copy at allβ¦he has de facto been cornered as a follower / crowd pleaser dodcoquelicot you have certainly raised an interesting question !
Yeah, this could very well be true. The same can be said about Blek (and others) he was one of the first, but people have surpassed his skill (- open for debate) and now someone who didn't know better would say he's copying Banksy.
I am sure he has been doing his thing (β¦) and when I look at his work, it seems to me that he is the one copying and copying poorly at that... the flip side is that if people are copying him and gaining notoriety for it, then he can't be that good at what he does... In my opinion you have pinned it. He might have been doing stencils and Banksy like pieces before anyone else, but he lacked something as an artist to take center stage as Banksy did. So now it doesn't matter if he copies to be on the bandwagon, or does it for tongue in cheek, or if he isn't seeking to copy at allβ¦he has de facto been cornered as a follower / crowd pleaser dodcoquelicot you have certainly raised an interesting question ! Yeah, this could very well be true. The same can be said about Blek (and others) he was one of the first, but people have surpassed his skill (- open for debate) and now someone who didn't know better would say he's copying Banksy. |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 22:15:38 GMT 1, yeah but you're asking me to explain what I think the image means to you. I don't think anyone really cares what I think it means if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference Fed, I would love to hear what it means to you. To me it is a piece about the shackles of religion, and the idea that Jesus is letting go his cross, that we should unburden ourselves of the tortures/guilt of religion.
I took it as Jesus realized religion isn't as popular as it once was, so he's giving up and selling his cross. Like if someone who was really into football but realized they weren't good enough to go pro so they sold off all of their equipment . I like your interpretation better 
yeah but you're asking me to explain what I think the image means to you. I don't think anyone really cares what I think it means if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference Fed, I would love to hear what it means to you. To me it is a piece about the shackles of religion, and the idea that Jesus is letting go his cross, that we should unburden ourselves of the tortures/guilt of religion. I took it as Jesus realized religion isn't as popular as it once was, so he's giving up and selling his cross. Like if someone who was really into football but realized they weren't good enough to go pro so they sold off all of their equipment . I like your interpretation better |
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Johnnyroyale on Oct 15, 2014 22:25:19 GMT 1, Grabbed your attention
Grabbed your attention
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 22:30:26 GMT 1, 'Blind gagnon apologists'
How many times has the praying boy example been trotted out for what rene became??? Too many.
Banksy and rene ripped off a Google image and they both made terrible pieces from it. And that's the point it's not use of others work that's the issue, it's HOW it's used. Unfortunately rene tends to be incredibly cliched and underwhelming these days.
I did like his 911 piece though.
'Blind gagnon apologists'
How many times has the praying boy example been trotted out for what rene became??? Too many.
Banksy and rene ripped off a Google image and they both made terrible pieces from it. And that's the point it's not use of others work that's the issue, it's HOW it's used. Unfortunately rene tends to be incredibly cliched and underwhelming these days.
I did like his 911 piece though.
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Stopki on Oct 15, 2014 23:03:32 GMT 1, DONT COPY STEAL
DONT COPY STEAL
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 23:05:31 GMT 1, Living the dream
Living the dream
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 23:06:05 GMT 1, (hopefully)
(hopefully)
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by londonboy on Oct 15, 2014 23:43:04 GMT 1, He never replied..
He never replied..
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by BKBOI on Oct 16, 2014 0:14:50 GMT 1, Like Banksy but less witty.
Like Banksy but less witty.
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 0:25:15 GMT 1, Needs PR Team
Needs PR Team
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 0:31:28 GMT 1, 06/07 this place was his pr team, now look
06/07 this place was his pr team, now look
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Rene Gagnon πΊπΈ Graffiti Art β’ Painting β’ Art For Sale, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 0:34:56 GMT 1, welcome back
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if you want my interpretation, I can state it, but if you don't like the image, I don't think me explaining what i think it means will make any difference
