'New Zealand Odyssey', published in 1989 by Heinemann, was authored by me, Don Donovan (who did the text and illustrations) and Euan Sarginson, who did the photography and design. In this series of blog posts, I will publish some of my drawings
In 1987, when I did this illustration, graffiti were more of an affront than they seem today. That is not to say that today's vandalism is forgivable, just that we've got used to it. In this case I was appalled at the mindlessness of the defacements applied to the rear walls of these Opotiki buildings. I suppose the only thing that be said in their favour is that they were applied to some pretty awful looking buildings.
If the children ('school sux') were, say, ten years old when they did this, they are thirty-four now. I wonder whether they became good citizens or went on to burglary, drugs and domestic violence?
© DON DONOVAN
donovan@ihug.co.nz
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