RE: Art as a Political Statement

It took me a while to think about the differences between art forms and their forums for this post; but ultimately I think what makes yarn art different from graffiti is its form. Graffiti can easily be seen as a more "masculine" art form; one that suggests dominance, aggression...one that challenges the status quo in an act of defiance against the cultural norms. It's bold colors, non-traditional canvas, and striking messages (in text or images) may be seen as threatening to authorities (who are traditionally male as well). On the contrast, yarn bombing seems almost feminine. Knitting is traditionally associated as a female hobby, one that is quiet, peaceful, gentle, soft, etc. When this form of art is placed in society it doesn't appear as threatening. Of course both males and females can participate in graffiti, street art, and knititng as they please; but, when it comes to breaking the law, males are arrested far more than females, so males are typically culprits of crime because police are looking for a certain demographic. Just my two cents :o)