Rael Imperial Aerosol Kid
by Joe Schofield
Title
Rael Imperial Aerosol Kid
Artist
Joe Schofield
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
“ … wipes his gun, he’s forgotten what he did!”
An emerging mural on a blue wall in Venice, California - January 2010. A spray gun artist is depicted descending, having completed the word "Venice" styled in vibrant, colorful graffiti. He appeared to be positioning lower for whatever came next. Of course, I then noticed that he wasn’t actually moving.
I was reminded of a most favorite Genesis conceptual album entitled "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", which tells a bizarre and symbolic story about a Puerto Rican street kid named Rael in New York City, who embarks on a strange spiritual journey through fantastical and often disturbing landscapes.
“We’re only as strong as the weakest link in the chain…”
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April 18th, 2025
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Comments (26)
Julieanne Case 17 Days Ago
Whoa! For one minute I thought you caught a real someone on the wall! Great capture and find!
Rahdne Zola 19 Days Ago
Love the perspective you chose, Joe, to capture this excellent mural. Great lines!
Kaylee Beam 20 Days Ago
Wonderful photograph! I love how realistically this artwork is drawn! Amazing!
Denise Harty 23 Days Ago
At first I thought you caught him in mid-spray, and then I realized he's part of the mural. Whoever painted this, is extremely talented! L/F
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