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Is it vandalism or art?
She is alleged to have vandalised several roads in Singapore by painting the words “My Grandfather Road”.
The police have classified the case as vandalism under Section 3 of the Vandalism Act, Chapter 341. If convicted, Miss Samantha Lo (above), 25, could face a fine of up to $2,000 or a jail term of up to three years.
Lawyers and MPs TNP spoke to said that the pursuit of art should not be at the expense of public property or other people’s property.
The arts community says there should be discussion on the issue and appealed for leniency for Miss Lo.
As for Miss Lo's father, he said that his daughter is quite traumatised and distressed by what has happened. Her uncle, Mr Kelvin Tan, 47, described her as a nice, humble, independent and sincere person.
He said: “I’m upset because I don’t think she should be treated this way. She was just trying to make an aesthetic statement.”
Her friends also said that she has strong views on the local arts scene.
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Is that really that girl in the picture?? I'm a big fan of art and I was curious about this street artist hero and started talking to people that knows her. In fact, what i've heard from friends that knows her, told me she is an attention seeker, rebellious and an insincere person. She made use of people for her own success.
What I see is that she did all these to promote her brand and herself and wasn't really for any good cause or for the street culture.
I've also read somewhere that she was warned before, she should have expected that to happen. Why is she traumatized now? She was obviously trying to go against the government by spray painting outside the government building and showing disrespect with LKY's face "limpeh" on a sticker. I detest that!
She is a misguided young lady
She is a misguided young lady. Hopefully, she just gets a fine and learns from this.
However, I find the uncle's comments haughty, unremorseful and unhelpful.
she is probably just a little
she is probably just a little itchy ... with her hands (of course, what are u thinking??)
Her uncle, Mr Kelvin Tan, 47,
Her uncle, Mr Kelvin Tan, 47, described her as a nice, humble, independent and sincere person.
He said: “I’m upset because I don’t think she
should be treated this way. She was just
trying to make an aesthetic statement.”
Yeah Uncle, you are right! Tell her to do it in your house the next time when she feels that she needs to show her skills!
Every Singaporeans use the same law so she should face whatever that is coming her way!
Do artists have a special
Do artists have a special deal, exempt from certain part of the law?
What if they kill, like the psycho who cut off body parts to eat, if he happens to be an artist?