What I have found is that graff is done for different reasons in different areas. That's why the film takes place in LA and Denver to show some of the differences. While gangs have certainly had their influence on graffiti, there is a growing number of writers who have been or are just getting into the scene because of the art. This film isn't about defining graffiti, it's about telling a couple of stories by artists from different generations, locations and walks of life.
I'm sorry you took it that way Duke, I just said that gangs have had an influence. The guys I worked with who were in LA had all had gang related experiences, who then left and just became graff artists, while the guys in Denver had started out as graff artists and never became involved with gangs. As I said, this film is all about telling a few stories and NOT defining graffiti as a whole, I just commented on what I learned, which could be and likely is different from what you have learned, therefore before you act like a toy and shoot your mouth off, try and have a discussion where you state your position and not come off as an ass.
Joe Garrett LA is definitely gang infested compared to Denver and has been that way for decades. And even LA gangs have their form of urban culture that is mimicked worldwide! And what many LA graffiti writers did is adapt it to their art.
love this!!! this is the story of the writer who puts the words up. listen to them speak verbally, see there faces, get to know them. Now this is putting yourself up for all to see...
It would be sad if you did have them still lol its like an unwritten rule that the owner of the book never gets it back lol i wish i had my book still smh lol
Sek- " like, you know..like, fuck you..like, ima do what I want..like , Ima contradict myself with what I say" Doc could of been WAY better without that kid
That kid lol hes the type from lame ass wilson highschool that is spoiled but hates his parent for being successful lol also never seen him up in LA at ALL!!!
Hey Joe, I had been thinking about doing a short film regarding graffiti, and I could not really find any directional samples; any insight you can provide on how you got started in finding the people/ locations/ things to be aware of? Also, really like the documentary. Solid Job.
Hey Stephen, Thanks for liking! Most of the guys that I approached were pretty skeptical about being interviewed for a film. I would suggest going to a "free wall" where artists are generally allowed to paint without being chased down by the police. I had luck at Venice Beach and then I also called and visited places that deal with graffiti writers, galleries and tours. The guys that I talked to on the street weren't all that interested, or they just didn't trust me which is how I would feel if a random guy came up and asked to interview you. My suggestion would be to keep looking, and all you need to do is find one guy and that will open the door for others. It might also be good to ask any of your friends if they know anyone, or check out a local college and hit up the art dept, you might be able to find someone there. I think you'll find as I did that there are some great stories to be told and some people are eager to tell them! Good Luck and if you have any more questions, just ask!
we did that in 1997.....pretty cool....when I was always the one asked to represent...I wasn't from a crew but grew up in the era of taggers...in the suburbs of LA 562 area...art transcends and evolves....
22 years ago I Star Trek threw deep thought’s of perception wondering about “ sek “ who he was what he was or what he did Today at 5:43pm pacific time I found out who he is.. an absolute honor…
There's a "SEK" here too where I live that's why I wanted to check this out real quick. An there's this crew here "DOSK" an there up everywhere not that much as "back then" , but them an k2d were the only biggest crews here. Some names too were like "CSE, BAK, KID, BA (BABY A), COSP, FUTS, JAY, OKAE, VILLEN" . Too many gang graffiti here though, so you gotta watch out gangs that's what sucks but fuck it I've been doing it since 05 it's a habit.
We live in a world of instant gratification. Instant Dopamine. That`s why people rush to the next thing, they need the next Dopamine Fix. Sek is wise. A Sage.
Black books were the Bible back in the day. If you’re not bombing getting ups than you’re not a true graff writer. I’m glad I grew up around the Bronx in the 70’s-80’s. I later moved out to Cali and saw a completely different wild style of graff. The culture has changed so much. It’s excepted these days. It’s sucks you can’t get good OG Krylon or Rusto anymore but there are so many new paint options these days.
The lines on the side of Coins were invented by Isaac Newton. To make the coins harder to fake for criminals. Before that, people grind down the coins to produce new ones.
My car was Lit up by a Guy after I pulled out of this Alley in East LA I was just hitting up a Garbage Can and he fired 5 shots didn’t even ask where I was frm I would’ve told him I didn’t bang I just tag
Niggas dont care, you hit up on his set they dont like that if he came up to he would've told you from now on you gotta tag his clique for him or they would've waste you
You can NEVER remember where you were when you pieced in your Blackbook,maybe vaguely these guys aren't doing enough or haven't been doing it long enough waste of film guys still a long way to go before you can look back and reminisce
