My graffiti is an anti-coffee message. On campuses, students drink coffee in an addictive matter. They use it to keep on top of classes and schoolwork. Though it is normally seen as harmless, my artwork is commenting on the bad crash-and-burn effects of coffee. In some ways, coffee can be just as bad as other drugs or alcohol. I hate the way I feel after drinking too much coffee. My brain is spinning and my hands shake and get jittery.

I posted one of the images on the cappuccino machine in Haven hall to juxtapose the dangers of coffee with its presumed harmlessness and accessibility. I sat on the bench near the mailboxes and watched students pass the graffiti as they walked in and out of the building. Some glanced at it while others didn’t even notice. I don’t think most people cared, or if they did, they didn’t want to show it. One girl gave a funny look when she saw the poster. I think she may have wanted to use the machine but changed her mind after seeing the weird image. I stayed for an hour and then went to class. When I came back two hours later, the poster was gone. I figure one of the RA’s or the building adviser took it down. The building adviser’s office is right next to the machine.