The Collingwood Collection (and associated suburbs) part 1 of 3

Aerosol graffiti comes in three basic forms, tags, throw-ups and pieces. Out of the three forms pieces dominate the media. Not enough attention is given to throw-ups and their role in society. Throw-ups are often associated with bombing (the act of putting up work on many surfaces quickly). Throw-ups tend to be concentrated- 

• around areas that are buffed regularly
• high profile sites, trackside walls, roadside walls
• places where tags have accumulated often becoming layered and indecipherable   
• where there is not enough time to paint a piece

PAA bombing high profile sites 

Private Graffiti

Graffiti is part of Melbourne culture just like trams or sport. Graffiti is spread throughout Melbourne. The epicenter of the scene is in the Inner-Northern Suburbs of Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick and Clifton Hill. These suburbs have embraced urban art. They haven't fully accepted graffiti in its entirety. However its more recognized, and noticed than any other suburb. The photo shows the transition of graffiti from public spaces into private yards.

Clifton Hill

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/dreambuild/episodes/ep15_s2.htm

A short documentary on how graffiti was incorporated with architecture in Fitzroy

Toys will be toys

Toy in graffiti is a term commonly used for a unskilled writer. Usually an experienced artist will tag the work with toy. Often artists will begin as toys but some are too old to remember what it was like. Over time you develop your style and maybe lose your toy status.

Lush in Fitzroy

Bayswater

Showing strong disrespect to artist by writing on the piece. 

Turf war with toys

One artist has called a piece a toy and then another artist has said "NO WAY".

Fitzroy peace

 Fitzroy March 2013. "Sage" 

Very clean, immaculate can control, good use of colours and what a funky piece. Jetso Peasr above tagging Melbourne all city.