Graffiti gives individuals the freedom to express themselves in a way that they wouldn't have had otherwise. ... For other graffiti artists, the advantage of the medium is that they can express an opinion or idea, such as a political point, and get it seen, in a bid to be heard and perhaps create an impact.

Why is street art a good thing?

Street art makes people happy as they go to school, work or to have fun. You can't compare a grey boring wall to a wall full of colors and character. Apart from beautifying the area, it inspires and wakes people up. Street art transforms the 'normal' into something exciting.

Why do people enjoy graffiti?

Some people do graffiti because they feel that their lives are a bit dull and boring without it. ... The last common reason is that graffiti is an outlet for many people's artistic skills. Graffiti on open walls and buildings provide them an open canvas just waiting to be painted on.