mindbile moments: similarity breeds contempt
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a comment left by an anonymous reader (here) led me to Banksy's streetart, specifically of this image (shown insert-right)
the comment was: "looks like it might be banksy inspired:" - followed by the link. (insert image-left is mine)
a few thoughts flashed thru my mind (in sequence, no less ;p):
01. anger - at a (possible) insinuation from an absolute stranger that i had copied another's work and that really set me off somewhat fierce. (this is a self-censored-reply, no less)
02. over-reaction - to mayhap an innocent (and heartfelt) comment of one person's opinion ... perhaps maybe ...
03. curious - to find out about "who came first" and if there were indeed other images out there prior to Banksy's and mine.
04. discovery - of this cool website: youthoughtwewouldntnotice.com
05. realization - that i'd not be able to explain myself (neither do i ever need to, IMHO) to every single being out there who (might) already have their opinion about it in the first place.
which got me re-thinking something that had always bugged me silly (and hence this post):
(A) tis not about how creative a person can (or cannot) be/is (not saying i am, mind) - tis about "who came first", tis about how much earlier or "faster" a person can show/share with the world/www and be able to lay claim to it (sometimes not by themselves but by other's opinions) while everyone else is a pale imitation.
(B) consequently, the abovementioned might not even matter one iota, if one is not as "acknowledged" or "famous" as the other in question, innit?
what do you think? feel free to discuss in this post please, thank you :)
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a comment left by an anonymous reader (here) led me to Banksy's streetart, specifically of this image (shown insert-right)
the comment was: "looks like it might be banksy inspired:" - followed by the link. (insert image-left is mine)
a few thoughts flashed thru my mind (in sequence, no less ;p):
01. anger - at a (possible) insinuation from an absolute stranger that i had copied another's work and that really set me off somewhat fierce. (this is a self-censored-reply, no less)
02. over-reaction - to mayhap an innocent (and heartfelt) comment of one person's opinion ... perhaps maybe ...
03. curious - to find out about "who came first" and if there were indeed other images out there prior to Banksy's and mine.
04. discovery - of this cool website: youthoughtwewouldntnotice.com
05. realization - that i'd not be able to explain myself (neither do i ever need to, IMHO) to every single being out there who (might) already have their opinion about it in the first place.
which got me re-thinking something that had always bugged me silly (and hence this post):
(A) tis not about how creative a person can (or cannot) be/is (not saying i am, mind) - tis about "who came first", tis about how much earlier or "faster" a person can show/share with the world/www and be able to lay claim to it (sometimes not by themselves but by other's opinions) while everyone else is a pale imitation.
(B) consequently, the abovementioned might not even matter one iota, if one is not as "acknowledged" or "famous" as the other in question, innit?
what do you think? feel free to discuss in this post please, thank you :)
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Nowadays, people get carried away with calling others biters.
ReplyDeleteThis is especially true in the Streetwear industry, which is has been featured a number of times on Youthoughtwewouldntnotice.
In my opinion, just because something may look similar doesn't mean that the designer copied or was even inspired by the earlier released work.
"Great minds think alike" ...or something like that.
I don't know about that person's comment intentions, but I think that a child wearing a gasmask is a very common pic to find. See this, please:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2003-05-15/news_story2.php
(easy Google find)
In any case, you're right, the "first ones" or "more famous" are the winners in the Net.
Anyhow, don't worry about it!
Your photo is unique :)
"Great minds think alike" ...or something like that = i had wanted to mention that but it would've been too arrogant of me! LOL - cheers, Deez :)
ReplyDeleteSanto = that's the first image i found too when i googled! LOL - and thanks for your kind words and encouragement :)
i used to say this: "there's hardly any original ideas or concepts left in this world, much less the cyberworld" = for everything's connected somehow, in whatever form, function and/or timeline - the past, present and future are all tied together somewhat, doncha think? IMHO anyways :p