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Throwback Thursday: A New Kind of Graffiti

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Throwback Thursday: A New Kind of Graffiti

 

plant graffiti in Kauai

 

We were visiting Kauai in September 2017 and exploring the art town of Hanapepe.

 

There is a swinging bridge there that's pretty cool to walk over - that's another story. But close by the bridge we noticed quite a bit of graffiti on some of the plants, the leaves of which were apparently quite suitable for amateur artists.

 

It was sort of a shame to see them defaced, and the first time, other than seeing it on tree trunks, that I have seen plant leaf graffiti.

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Jeff Dowler, CRS ,

It's unfortunate we have become such a "It's all about me" world and must see our name branded on everything.

Nov 12, 2020 07:48 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kat Palmiotti 

We have been to Kauai 4 times now and really enjoy it -  very different from Maui!

Jeff

Nov 12, 2020 08:15 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

There's lots of "public art" around, good and bad Michael Jacobs , isn't there?

Well I don't get it personally myself Michael J. Perry 

Jeff

Nov 12, 2020 08:37 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

I think there are ways to leave our marks on the world without defacing nature, public buildings, walls, etc. Not sure that really is necessary, but it's pretty common.

Jeff

Nov 12, 2020 08:54 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy Streib  my first reaction was not all that positive!

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR  There is a lot of that, isn't there?! Was this harmful? I have no idea.

Jeff

Nov 12, 2020 09:01 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

I don't know Jeff Dowler, CRS the plant graffiti "kind of grows on you" after you look at it a while. Jeff 

Nov 12, 2020 10:03 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Jeff.

Well this is a new one on me.  Interesting, I would have never thought about it

Nov 13, 2020 01:03 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Plant Leaf Graffiti is sad to see on such beautiful plants. Now for that swaying bridge....no thank you. 

Nov 13, 2020 02:01 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS - unfortunately I don't think that graffiti adds to the beauty of the plants.

Nov 13, 2020 03:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Jeff... how interesting... and not something I've ever seen even in Kauai, which certainly is a lush and green island. You really have to wonder sometimes what people are thinking.

Nov 13, 2020 04:14 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Oh, wow, I have never seen that sort of thing before.  I am glad you snapped a picture of it and shared it with us!

Nov 13, 2020 04:38 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. I am not a graffeti fan. That said, many viaducts in Chicago have great examples of good work. Enjoy your day!

Nov 13, 2020 05:06 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Jeff, for sharing this experience and your photograph.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Nov 13, 2020 06:58 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS  I can remember back in the early 70s when they actually thought places like Chicano Park with the graffiti murals would curb unauthorized graffiti. That plan didn't work so well.  Perhaps people feel they need to prove they are significant.

Nov 13, 2020 07:36 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff I guess this is Kauai's version of what we do to trees here in the US.

Nov 13, 2020 08:33 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Well isn't that interesting?  Never saw anything like that.

Nov 13, 2020 08:18 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ha ha Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI  I think that pun WAS intended! Thanks!

It was new for me James Dray  I've certainly seen plenty of tree trunk graffiti!

Jeff

Nov 13, 2020 08:31 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jeff Dowler, CRS - I was raised to always leave the world a better place. My father taught us that when we'd go on family picnics in the park. And as I grew up and ran in races, it was not surprising to have trash bags handed out and everyone spread out to clean up the environment. 

To see that type of graffiti on plants is very disturbing to me. I can't even imagine how long it took for it to grow those thick leaves. It does look as if new growth doesn't seem to mind. If so, it confirms that Mother Nature and God above is forgiving. 

Nov 14, 2020 02:25 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi ba`B Ratliff 

The swinging bridge really did move quite a bit - a weird feeling.

Jeff

Nov 14, 2020 11:31 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I agree Grant Schneider 

Nina Hollander It was a first for me in Kauai but I suspect it's around. I guess I don't get the point!

Jeff

Nov 14, 2020 11:33 AM