robot rights

sjem ©

robot rights

I spotted this stencil on the way to shops in South Melbourne a few weeks back and have been itching to get a shot of it since.

I had the opportunity this weekend.

Cross processed and cropped from a RAW image.

I looks amazing on canvas :

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robot rights by sjem ©
  • Scott Robinson

    Scott Robinson

    You know I g`damn love this!

  • sjem © replied

    Cheers Scotty – check out Mel’s comment below, what d’ya reckon ? Got some time ?

  • Frank Stillitano

    Frank Stillitano

    Hmmmm… not sure if I ‘get’ this. Personally I would’ve thought human rights are more important message!
    Great photo though, nice composition and I like the dullness of the colour.

  • sjem © replied

    In a strange way, this clever little bit of graffiti is about human rights – don’t you think ?

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Someone has been peeking through my windows….I’ve been abusing my robots all weekend…hehe….rooomba and dirt dog hate me!

    I love this the sentiment in the stencilled words….and you’ve framed it well so that the eye sees the words first. The only way this could be improved is to have a robot being abused on the footpath :) Maybe Scott can help? hehe

  • sjem © replied

    Thanks for your words Mel, and I think you’re onto something about Scott there …

  • Danny

    Danny

    So Asimov
    surreal is the deal my good man

  • atomikboy

    atomikboy

    Awesome!!!.......only as smart as the electrical cord extension.

  • kseriphyn

    kseriphyn

    Yes Asimov saw this coming wouldn’t you say?:0)

  • sjem © replied

    Yep. Totally Asimov inspired.

    This stencil made me feel like I live in the future more than anything else. I’m still disappointed that there aren’t hover cars everywhere.

  • fixtape

    fixtape

    Excellent! I love stencils, especially funny ones. I actually used to spray a few myself, it’s been a quite while.

  • sjem © replied

    Oh really ? Care to share anymore info about that ?

  • Cathie Tranent

    Cathie Tranentcommunity host

    It’s just blinding logic you know. Really.

  • Frank Stillitano

    Frank Stillitano

    Ahhh yes of course…Just putting the thought of human rights in our minds is the exact point.
    I’m really not that bright you see.
    Very subtle and very very clever.

  • Natalie Tyler

    Natalie Tylergiver of t-shirt love

    This makes me miss Melbourne :)

  • sjem © replied

    Was this your neighbourhood in times gone by ?

  • jemimalovesbigted

    jemimalovesbigted

    beautiful tones and great choice of composition! love a bit o’ street art on film!

  • sjem © replied

    Thanks jemimes – not film though, i totally cheated.

  • Frank Stillitano

    Frank Stillitano

    I can try help ease your nostalgia…just remember how cold it gets in Melbourne!

  • sjem © replied

    Tyles is in London though Frank …

  • Natalie Tyler

    Natalie Tylergiver of t-shirt love

    Used to work in Carlton at one point … just opposite Lygon street. There are some great alleyways full of stencil art there. Used to go for a wander at lunchtimes!

  • roybarry
  • sjem © replied

    Holy crapoly – I had forgotten about that show entirely, cheers for the trip back in time Roy.

  • Frank Stillitano

    Frank Stillitano

    Oh yeah…a mute point I guess!

  • Lawford

    Lawford

    It’s too late…. Too late…. Too late….
    Nothing can go wrong….. go wrong….. go wrong………

  • Scott Robinson

    Scott Robinson

    I like Mel`s idea about adding some robot love here..But not exactly how you might expect.

    I have something glorious in mind.. Stay tuned.

  • onetonshadow

    onetonshadow

    What’s good about this is you have not relied on the stencilist’s artwork to make your picture good. The photo itself is well thought out and nicely treated. Unlike all the people who photograph amazing graffiti and somehow think this makes them a good photographer.

    Danny will get upset of you upload photos a lot you know.

  • sjem © replied

    His absence has been noted today, maybe he’s gone camera shopping.

    Thanks for your feedback too, it means a lot coming from a chap with a folio of your calibre.

  • Leese

    Leese

    Someone got a new toy : )

  • Leese

    Leese

    Oh, and nice shot by the way. Hope to see some more.

  • onetonshadow

    onetonshadow

    Yeah I am fucking brilliant me, catch up.

  • Ange

    Ange

    i see your good with a camera there too hey…
    nice shot sjem:)

  • sjem © replied

    I heart you Ange, thanks.

  • Zaldy Infante

    Zaldy Infante

    love the tones of this image!

  • fixtape

    fixtape

    I just did a few stencils here and there in some low key areas. I doubt they were overly clever, just kinda odd. One was just a strange kinda creepy image of the face of one of my roommates at the time. I though it was funny when someone added vampire teeth. I never did any layered stencils outside, I’m far too chicken to do anything that takes more then 5 seconds.That’s probably enough incriminating myself!

    Also I really like the tones in your photo.

  • sjem © replied

    Your secret is safe with me fixtape.

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Judgement Day is coming!

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    this is great, love your edit of it too! ;-)

  • LostGod

    LostGod

    bloody hell, your photography is so fucking good…

    or perhaps your camera is making you look good…

    what breed is it….fancy one with lots of dials and stuff?

  • sjem ©
  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    i like your framing and feel of the light here…!

  • LostGod

    LostGod

    oooh! that`s a pretty one.

  • Jess Andrews

    Jess Andrews

    fantastic

  • Dawn42

    Dawn42

    woah … truly outstanding

  • RebeccaT

    RebeccaT

    Great shot! – Love the framing. The processing is fantastic…perfect for the image.

  • Jodi  Magi

    Jodi Magi

    Perfect moment. You clever human.

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