
Image from thisisluma.com
Whenever I see graffiti littering our public spaces a feeling of both sadness and anger wells up inside me. Not only does it make the town look a mess, but it costs taxpayers money to clean up. Vandals who do this also give proper street artists a bad name. The ones who actually have the right to paint the walls with skilled murals can get a bad rep because of a few bad eggs.
Sure they are bored, sure they want to express themselves, but can't they do it in a way that does not damage public property? Yes.
Up until the 22nd December
Old Spitalfields Market is giving everyone to set loose their creativity for a graffiti experience with a digital twist. In collaboration with
Luma, they have set up a
digital graffiti wall and spray can, with which you can paint your own masterpiece in minutes. If you're not keen on the can, then you can also use a touch screen to create Christmas designs and patterns. It is free to take part, and you'll even get your own complimentary postcard printed with your art. For a small fee, you can also have your work printed on a t-shirt or bag.
For people who participate, you will be privy to exclusive deals at the shops and stalls around the market. Just show them your postcard, and shop away. These deals happen at a different venue each day:
5th December
Oliver Bonas – 10% off everything in store. Plus free gift wrapping, mince pie and a glass of fizz.
6th December
Author Shoes - 15% off the everything in store.
7th December
Camper - 10% off the everything in store.
8th December
NW3 – 15% off the everything in store.
9th December
Jones and Jones – Buy one dress and get your second half price.
10th December
Androuet – 10% off anything in the Cheese Shop.
11th December
Mercantile – 20% off all denim in store
12th December
Lomography – A pack of free colour film and a Lomo notebook with every purchase of specific cameras (DianaF , Fisheye and Sprocket Rocket).
13th December
Wagamama – Dine at Wagamama to be automatically entered into a competition to win £50 worth of vouchers.
14th December
'SMITHS' - Dine with SMITHS to get a rare breed rump steak, chips and a glass of inspira cabernet sauvignon for only £17.50.
15th December
The Real Greek – Receive 25% off your food bill.
16th December
Old Spitalfields Market – We'll be giving away a £20 voucher every hour to the best design.
17th December
Gourmet Burger Kitchen – Order the GBK Xmas bundle to redeem a free portion of onion rings.
18th December
Square Pie – A free three-bite canapie with every order.
19th December
Traffic People – 20% off AW collection.
20th December
Mischa Barton – 30% off entire purchase.
21st December
Jigsaw – Bring your print to the shop for a chance to win £100 to spend!
22nd December
Las Iguanas – 20% off the A La Carte menu.