Buffing. Unintentional and independent urban painting
Abstract
Graffiti and urban painting that exist outside legal boundaries or lack institutional protection can be subject to removal or coverage, typically by local authorities. Ironically, this removal process, when not executed efficiently, frequently gives rise to a new form of paintings, which we refer to as: unintentional and independent urban painting.
The pictorial outcome of this phenomenon holds value beyond the aesthetic appeal of these marks and color planes. The primary interest lies in the unconscious, involuntary, and random manner in which they are created. The individuals behind them do not intend to create a new painting; perhaps they seek a visually functional result rather than an attractive one, and certainly, they do not aim to generate pictorial interest, let alone seeking artistic recognition.
This buffings has become a new type of painting in the public spaces of any city, enjoying greater popular acceptance compared to graffiti or other mural interventions in the urban environment. It stands in contrast to what is permitted versus what is not. It aims to be non-communicative, devoid of any message, but beyond its pictorial value, it ultimately carries significant political weight.