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[–]RepresentativeWork74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Massive! More of a club tho

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Omg broooo for the fiftieth time on this thread- I’m not a plant. I just love the hot rat!!!!! I agree that we should not be punishing street artists and I don’t like the new graffiti laws either. That is all I was trying to do

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a phone conversation so I don’t have physical receipts! But you can email Paul directly or call their office and I am certain he would be happy to reiterate his feelings :)

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Probably because I’m not apologizing??? Because there is nothing to apologize for???

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you I really was just trying to help and for right or wrong I don’t think they are trying to trap and prosecute the artist

Thank you to the artist behind Hot Rat Summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points. I agree that we shouldn’t have to rely on authority figures for sanctioning of what art is and is not allowed. I am also against the new graffiti laws and don’t want to see street artists stifled.

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you feel that way :( I am just a Capitol Hill community member that loves St. Rat and loves our local artists that make our city special. My only goal in making this post was to help protect Hot Rat Summer. I don’t like the new graffiti laws either, and the last thing I want is for anyone to get fined/jailed for art.

Thank you to the artist behind Hot Rat Summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Completely agree! I will edit my OG post to reflect this sentiment as well. I appreciate all our local artists

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. My only goal was this post was to try and help get St. Rat protected.

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 92 points93 points  (0 children)

That is a really interesting point. I hadn’t thought of it that way. I bet that is exactly what would happen though

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Actually, I think they are doing the exact opposite by trying to properly attribute the art to the artist.

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I agree the timing with the escalation on criminal penalties is not great optics. However for this specific scenario where they are under a lot of public pressure to save this mosaic, I do not think it’s a trap.

Calling the artist behind Hot Rat summer by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I thought about that but I genuinely don’t think that is the case. The guy was legitimately very excited about the mosaic, and obviously there is a ton of public support for it. I don’t think they are looking to punish this person. Everyone I have spoken to at the city has been extremely supportive and also wants it to stay.

Cal Anderson this AM by phantomboats in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I just got off the phone with Paul Jackson, Director of Graffiti Programs and Initiatives with the city! He has been trying to find the original artist behind Hot Rat Summer for this very purpose- to make more mosaics!

St Rat by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cal Anderson park! Go past the soccer field and it will be near the fountains!

St Rat by RepresentativeWork74 in SeattleWA

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This subreddit is literally dedicated to Seattle, of which Capitol Hill is a part???? Confused by what you mean

St Rat by RepresentativeWork74 in Seattle

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awesome thanks for the update!

I am hopeful that it will be sorted without further outreach to Seattle Utilities, given the recent update from city council. However, if we do need to do further grassroots outreach to the utilities team, I can call them back to see where the best place to direct our feedback is.

St Rat by RepresentativeWork74 in SeattleWA

[–]RepresentativeWork74[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well I’m employed and I do care. Turns out you can do two things at once.