I know that I just did a Shadyside sticker, but this is one of my favorite finds and I'm running a little low on photos that are ready to go. So rather than attempt to keep the rotation of neighborhoods limping along, I thought I would just share an enjoyable find. I also kind of find it funny that this is really only the second trash can that I've shared. Obviously signs and posts are frequently used to place stickers on, but the trash can is my usual sticker hub. I often find them to be the hardest object to isolate individual stickers, since there is so much space to be used. A large part of graffiti, as I've mentioned before, is the way it interacts with it's surroundings and how it imparts it's message. But when I can give a sticker that ability to be the sole focus of the image, I really do my best to capture it.
Part of why I like this photo is the angle. I managed to get down low enough that I could capture the shadow from the rim above on the sticker. While it isn't a drastic change, I do think it adds a bit more to the image. Not only are you looking at a cactus, an object that is often avoided and associated with pain, but there is the added impression of bars. That not only is the sticker looking to keep you away literally with the phrase and figuratively with the cactus, there is a sense of protection around it as well. I know this is a little ridiculous since it really is just a photo that I took but that idea of warding others off is something I often am drawn to. I admit that on top of generally being an awkward and introverted individual, I do tend to be a bit guarded when you first meet me. Terribly open and honest about things when asked, yet it does take some time to get past the first couple of layers of self-protection I've put up. Not sure I would consider myself to be a cactus though, always kind of preferred the rose analogy. Nevertheless, I definitely appreciate and can understand the feeling behind it. Looking into the sticker, it seems like this is something the creator greatly understands as well. In tiny print under the cactus there is the word Trobees (took quite a few magnifications to make it out). When I looked it up it turned out to be the artist's last name. Sarah Trobee is a graphic designer/ illustrator from Chicago and is very keen on making her voice heard. She has a fairly large Instagram account but I did manage to find this image amongst the collection so I do know it's hers. She even has a Society6 page. I strongly urge you to check out both. She has a truly unique style and is very in tune with her positions in the world. She currently has a pussy collection in response to our current president and his stances on women. She also has another sticker that has made it's way to Pittsburgh, which I also enjoy. I hope to get in contact with her before I post this other sticker though, I think she's a voice that is worth trying to get a hold of.
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Maggie Ondrey
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