The graffiti in the rural landscape of Lanzarote has once again sparked controversy. This week the Italian tourist @ExitEnter has provoked outrage on social networks by publishing his drawings adorning the island's surroundings. As can be seen in the images and videos, he has dedicated himself to painting on the pebbles in Famara, on the walls of an abandoned house and a quarry.
Specifically, the graffiti on the stones on Famara beach has aroused the indignation of the population, having painted on natural elements.
To decorate the quarry, he has chosen the design of a devil inspired by the 'Devil of Timanfaya', an emblem and symbol of the Timanfaya National Park. In addition, in one of the abandoned houses he has drawn a doll with some palm trees with paint sprays.
The Colectivo Tabaiba, which has echoed what happened, has criticized the painter's attitude. "Another "artist" having to leave his "work" on walls that are part of our rural landscape." The artist has left his paintings reflected even on the back of traffic signs. "He has done it wherever he felt like it. What an ego", they add from the collective.
For his part, the artist has not hesitated to respond to the collective's comments on Instagram. He has been firm in his actions and insists that it has been in abandoned areas. "I have painted on the walls of dirty places and in a quarry used as a landfill", he clarified.
He suggests that his intention was not to cause any damage to the landscape of Lanzarote. "I didn't do it to ruin the island". Although he has apologized claiming that "today I am the stupid tourist. Sorry for bothering some people from Lanzarote, it was not my intention". In addition, he has ended up removing some of his publications from his Instagram profile.
Many users are outraged by the graffiti. This is clear in their comments on social networks, in which they reproach that these actions continue to be carried out. "Oh my God... they don't stop. Let him paint on a canvas, this way of calling attention. Complaints and fines".