Painter’s Message Goes Viral in Bolsover
Content warning: Throwback!: In January 2020, a quiet street in Bolsover, England, became the unlikely setting for a bold act of revenge that quickly made headlines across the UK. When a dispute between a painter and his client reached boiling point, the result was a stri
Throwback!: In January 2020, a quiet street in Bolsover, England, became the unlikely setting for a bold act of revenge that quickly made headlines across the UK.
When a dispute between a painter and his client reached boiling point, the result was a striking message that turned the town into the center of national attention.
The Dispute That Sparked It All
Dean Reeves, a professional painter and decorator, was hired to transform the exterior of the former North Star Club building, which was being converted into flats. Reeves claims that after completing the work, his client refused to pay £500 ($645) of the agreed fee. According to Reeves, he was asked to take on additional tasks beyond their initial agreement, with payment withheld until he complied.
Frustrated and feeling cheated, Reeves decided to make his dissatisfaction clear—on the very walls he had painted.
The Message on the Wall:
Frustrated and determined to make his point, Reeves took to the very canvas he had painted – the building’s exterior. His bold graffiti message read: “Want your house painting? Don’t be like Terry, pay the bill! Now you will!” The message, written in stark black paint, stood in sharp contrast to the freshly painted cream walls.
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The striking message didn’t just draw the attention of Bolsover residents – it captured headlines nationwide.
Featured prominently in newspapers like The Daily Mirror and The Sun, the story resonated with tradespeople and the public alike. Reeves’ actions sparked a mix of reactions, from those praising his ingenuity to others debating the professionalism of his response.
In Reeves’ own words, he decided to take action after being told repeatedly, “I’ll pay you tomorrow.” Tomorrow, however, never came. The building, which was being converted into flats, now served as a public reminder of the importance of honoring agreements.
Was Dean Reeves justified in taking this stand, or would you have handled the situation differently?
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The Nature of Street Art: A Canvas for Environmental Messages
Street art has always been a powerful medium for expressing social and political views, transforming cityscapes into vibrant canvases and sometimes provoking images. Among the myriad themes street artists choose to explore, environmental awareness has emerged as a prevalent topic. This post will take you on a virtual tour of seven famous street art pieces across the globe that echo the call for environmental protection and sustainability.
1. Banksy’s ‘I Remember When All This Was Trees’ – Detroit, USA
Arguably one of the most famous street artists in the world, Banksy is known for his distinctive stenciling technique and biting social commentary.This piece, found in an abandoned Detroit factory, depicts a small child holding a can of red paint, behind him, the words, “I remember when all this was trees.” The powerful message speaks volumes about urban decay and the loss of natural habitats.
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2. Bordalo II’s Trash Animals – Lisbon, Portugal
Bordalo II creates striking 3D art pieces using discarded materials, highlighting the issue of waste production and its impact on the planet. His ‘Trash Animals’ series, found throughout Lisbon, reimagines urban waste as vibrant, larger-than-life animal sculptures, showing the beauty of wildlife in a sharp contrast and the ugliness of our throwaway culture.
3. Pejac´s ‘The world going down the drain’ – In Santander, Spain
Spanish artist Pejac‘s street art in Santander, Spain, depicts a the world going down in to the sewer, a potent statement about our dependency on fossil fuels and its consequences for the environment. The simple but effective imagery forces us to confront our relationship with energy consumption.
4. Blu’s ‘SPIRALE’ – At Casa Dei Pazzi in Rome, Italy
This expansive mural by the Italian artist Blu depicts our colorful world tru history being consumed by greed and waste. Filled with provoking symbolism, it’s a critique of consumerist society and the environmental degradation that accompanies it.
5. Nemos’s ‘Cagacemento’ – In Milano, Italy
NemO’s: I lived in Milan in Italy for a while and because I come from a small city surrounded by countryside this big city seemed like a desert of cement to me, the skyline was barely visible! Every huge metropolis seems like a stain of oil that looks still but is slowly expanding and gulping everything down! I felt the necessity to show and tell the story of the expanding city that feeds on nature and expels cement waste!
6. Isaac Cordal’s ‘Follow the leaders’ – Berlin. Germany
This installation, popularly known as “Politicians discussing global warming”, by Isaac Cordal, a Spanish artist known for his miniature sculptures, shows small figures in business suits partially submerged in water, indifferent to their impending doom. It’s a biting commentary on the inaction regarding climate change.
7. Nele Azevedo placed 1,000 melting ice sculptures in Berlin to show the effects of climate change
More photos and about the artwork: Tiny ice figurines draw attention to big problem
8. Make Earth Green Again – By HIJACK.
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9. Oakoak uses a stop sign to highlight climate change with a polar bear stranded on melting ice.
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10. Waterline on Climate Change by James Colomina in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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11. Support — By Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy
Two massive white hands rise from the Grand Canal, appearing to hold up the walls of the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel in Venice. Created by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, the artwork is both dramatic and symbolic—a call to address climate change before it’s too late.About and more photos: Support – Message About Climate Change
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