I really wished I lived in NYC, just so I could read one of the ‘Notes From Chris’ in person. ‘Notes From Chris’ is an urban art project from Todd Lamb. ‘Chris’ asks for help and assistance to do various things such as complain about library fines and how to keep his cats alive.
These notes are a pretty good representation of the crazy stuff that gets posted onto Craigslist almost daily. ‘Notes From Chris’ has fans worldwide, and even an Australian doppleganger. Check the gallery or the links to see more from Todd Lamb…I mean Chris.
Anonymous Urban Art
The 'Notes from Chris' Project is a Public Craigslist Parody
Trend Themes
1. Urban Art as Political Commentary - The Notes from Chris project shows how anonymous urban art can be used as a form of political commentary, leading to opportunities for further exploration of this theme in street art.
2. Parodying Online Marketplaces - The Notes from Chris project is a public Craigslist parody, demonstrating how parodying online marketplaces can lead to the creation of novel forms of artistic expression.
3. The Globalization of Urban Art Trends - The worldwide fan base of the Notes from Chris project, leading to the creation of an Australian doppleganger, points to the increasingly global nature of urban art trends and the potential to leverage these trends across regions.
Industry Implications
1. Street Art and Graffiti Industry - The Notes from Chris project highlights the potential for street artists and graffiti artists to explore new ways to create political and social commentary through anonymous art projects such as this one.
2. Online Marketplace Industry - The Notes from Chris project demonstrates the potential for novel and creative forms of online marketplaces that offer users the ability to engage in anonymous communication and satire.
3. Art and Design Education Industry - The Notes from Chris project can serve as a source of inspiration and education for students in art and design fields, encouraging them to explore the use of anonymous, public art projects as a means of social and political commentary.