To
me graffiti is the most powerful art movement in the world right now. All
throughout history new art movements have come about, and the funny thing
is, every single time they get no respect. The people who have positions
of power always have some reason why these new innovations are just worthless
trends. I work at a popular clothing company, we make clothes for all of
the hip scenes and people are just starting to realize that this shit totally
sells. I got handed a stack of logos and they were like "here, make this
sh_t look like graffiti." Imagine in 10 years?
I don't really get crazy with the bombing much anymore, but most of the
kids in my crew are still crazy into that sh_t. I love the rush of illegally
advertising your soul for the whole world to see, but the fact is you just
can't do that sh_t forever.
I never thought that I would actually
be artistically stifled by the authorities. Just think about that. I personally
am very religious about graffiti. I now know what it's like to be in an
environment where you aren't allowed to practice what you believe in. I
know I wouldn't last in jail... So for now I've made it my goal to do a
full production every weekend in '98. There's no greater thrill than being
able to inspire someone. We, as Graffiti Artists are role models to a generation
that has no one to turn to. Because of this, we need to remain positive.
We can't be setting the wrong example. I'm not saying that we have to start
getting all lame and doing anti-drug sh_t, but it's time to unite. The
more we learn to accept each other, the more powerful we can become. I've
seen it start to happen. I know my crew has beef. I know I've dissed
before, but I'm willing to put all that sh_t aside. I'm even willing to
accept 125.
When I was a toy (which everyone is at one time, we ALL know that) I used
to look at writers who were established and more times than none they had
this attitude like since they paid their dues, that they no longer have
to deal with kids who want to learn. I always vowed to never do that. I
know it's fun to have competition, but that's what is keeping us from truly
rocking. All this sh_t has probably been said before. I'm sure everyone
knows what's right deep down inside. I think we just need to sit back and
remember what it's like to be totally innocent, what it's like to be so
bright eyed and ready to become the best that you can be, then realize
that the best you can be, could always be better. I'm not just talking
about skills either. I'm talking about being an all-around writer. To me
being a writer is all about the future. I feel like we've been left with
nothing. All the people who are holding us down are going to be dead when
we own the world.
I just hope that we win this war, and I'm confident that we will. I hope
that all the bombers keep fu_king it up, and all the peicers keep rocking,
even the taggers. We can't get lazy. It is possible for the authorities
to eradicate a "graffiti problem."
Never let your guard down because there are a lot of people that want to
take you out. These fools play for keeps too. Good luck and Stay
up!
YELOH ONE VCK 98
