Date of Thesis
Spring 2022
Description
In this thesis, I explore the art of graffiti through its culture and process as it thrives in London, England. I utilize footage of London as well as my own filmed performance art in order to reveal themes related to memory and remembrance that are expressed through both the creation and removal of graffiti. I seek to explain its existence and importance as it pertains to societal structures and placemaking. I delve into the topic of personal and spatial identity in relation to graffiti. This thesis works to investigate the controversies surrounding graffiti that act as catalysts for its creation and prevalence. I discuss my filmmaking process to explain my motivations and intentions for my film, and to expand on certain aspects of the footage and the editing.
Keywords
Film, Graffiti, London, Documentary
Access Type
Honors Thesis
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Major
English
Minor, Emphasis, or Concentration
Women's and Gender Studies
First Advisor
Ken Eisenstein
Second Advisor
Rebecca Meyers
Recommended Citation
Iannone, Alex, "[ ___ ] Was Here: An Exploration of Graffiti in London" (2022). Honors Theses. 617.
https://digitalcommons.bucknell.edu/honors_theses/617