American Artist in Chicago

An artistic expression can be interpreted in various ways but all the same they must fall into a category where they can inspire reaction that will lead to change.
A lot of people call themselves artist nowadays but to not exude the real essence or worth of being called an artist which is why the Artist Ted Margaris was started out in order to grasp how artist can involve their work into social change.
As an artist one has to be open to different perspectives, one has to be able to hone a craft. Artist Ted Margaris has focused on documenting the art community in Chicago as part of his contribution. He created a film to collect all of the situations that are happening all over town.
Many do not understand the concept of street art and some view it as destructive and rebellious. Ted got into the heart of exploring the people behind the street art. He collected ideas from artists on the streets and went and experienced their life.
A lot of people have entered the life of being too materialistic, more and more parents are focusing on earning money and buying cars and technological gadgets.
This leaves no room for expression for the children in their home, for real communication to come through. Many people want to fill the void of life by purchasing items, some even hoard them. With this analysis Ted was able to connect into his documentary the idea of why many go out and express themselves on the walls and pavements.
Some artists spray paint on the wall not as an act of rebellion but an attempt to provide color to a world filled with cement structures. In documenting the things that are occurring he has come up with a contribution on research regarding people and the way they express themselves in the city and how creativity can save people from destroying their own life. Art is needed to redeem oneself and to tell a message that one is not able to express in words.