Mumbai: This Independence Day, street artist to create Walk of Shame

Citybased street artist who goes by the name Tyler known for creating art on antifascist themes and antiauthoritarian symbolism on Mumbais battered old walls announced on Monday that he will be creating a Walk of Shame on this Independence Day with the the names of the most shameless figures across industries like Journalism Bollywood Politics etc will be painted on a street in MumbaiThe announcement came on his Instagram page tylerstreetart Tyler said the idea for such public shaming came to him around four years ago This wave for liberty did not happen overnight it has been a gradual process he told midday When I was growing up people didnt take much interest in politics This has changed over time It was only after the CAANRC protests last year that people went full throttle with their views and opinions Jokes on political or public figures were not as common as they are nowThe template created by Tyler for the Walk of Shame Pic courtesyStret Artist TylerTyler has asked people to comment the names of those who they think deserve to be on the Walk of Shame Tho most recurring names will be put up for voting close to Independence Day to select the winning candidate in the most shameless category This first name will be painted on a street decided by TylerTylers post further read These public figures were wellliked and celebrated for their work We have looked up to them supported them and even believed in them to do the right thing However they have become mouthpieces for political parties and have been instrumental in spreading propaganda that causes widespread destruction violence and stupidityFor the public by the publicThe post termed the exercise as a public led initiative that is purely in the interest of the peopleTyler says that the aim is to have a list of 25 such most shameless people and create a 500metre long Walk of Shame He also plans to make the template for his artwork public so that the movement can go hyperlocal If someone in a different state has a problem for example with their local councillor they can simply download the template of my art and use it to call them out he saidFor now the two names that stand out in the comments are of actor Akshay Kumar and TV news anchor Arnab Goswami If you believe yourself to be a leader or an icon then you need to call out the ruling governments incorrect policies instead of defending their agenda Tyler saidTaking back the powerTyler said that the historically symbiotic relationship between stars and politicians does more harm than good If a celebrity is coming on video every time to defend the policies of the ruling party then it definitely raises some eyebrows because it creates a pattern They get paid handsomely and it is the common janta which bears the brunt of it And this janta needs a voice This exercise in public shaming is purely to get people to come together and call out these people on an open platform by physically painting their names on a street I am hoping this becomes like the Hollywood Walk Of Fame That is how I see itHe added People might view this as a prank or an initiative depending on which side of the spectrum they are on but there is no larger than life motive behind it I simply feel its high time such bullsht gets called outTyler concluded by saying that he chose his words carefully in the Instagram post I have not written government anywhere but instead have used the word political party The problems are not the governments fault they are the respective ruling partys fault500mLength of the stretch on which the Walk of Shame will be createdKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news