Geotype Submission

The Geotype project charts the rich history of lettering and type forms that have established the identity of cities and towns around the world. Explore the map

How does this letter-form communicate its location?

This typography is part of graffiti art on the side of an exposed, busy building. The power of three words affects the tone of the art which is priest inside a brick frame, suggesting the viewer is being tricked into thinking the art is Banksy. The stencilled application appears to be rapid, as the paint has begun to flake off and isn’t sealed. Weathering has taken its toll on the letters, giving the distressed appearance of the sans serif’s blending together. The monochrome black and white scheme appears cartoonist and comical in contrast to its serious political message and artwork.

Location

Downham Road, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, UK