Monday, January 16, 2012

Tell us a bit about you, when you started writing? Why you started writing? And what was your first tag?
I write Rejekt/Joker, I've been writing for about 6 years now.
I've always been interested in art and would always scribble and draw. As a kid I'd always take spray paint and scribble on my skateboards and whatever shit i could find. Going into my teens I started to notice graffiti on the skatepark I hung out at and decided to try my hand at it with a friend of mine. we just wrote our name in marker all over and sketched. I got some cans and did a few pieces over some better writers which started a beef which fueled my fire to improve. That beef forced me to improve and after squashing it the writers helped me out. I always wanted something to express myself and i found a way to do that through graffiti. My first tag was Seg and i went through a lot after that until finally settling on Rejekt/Joker.

What’s your favourite paint brand?
 My favorite paint brand would be Ironlak or Mtn 94. both have amazing colours and pressure systems. I started out using hardware store paint, Duco, Sprayon etc which was tricky but helped me to appreciate the control and quality of the real paint brands. Ironlak is like sex in a can.


What’s your favourite part of graffiti?
My favourite part is getting away from the world and doing my own thing. It's the satisfaction i get from seeing my piece and how I've improved. I love being able to try new things and push myself. Graffiti is a way for me to just be who I wanna be, it creates this alter ego for myself that people see and wonder about. I love the mystery involved, the thrill of seeing your name and remembering the adventure of that day.

Describe your style briefly
My Style is something I can't easily describe. I'd say its a more wild style that incorporates different features and attributes I've discovered over the years. I try to be original and adjust my style to how I feel and do different things. I don't see the point in having one outline and using different fills. I try to switch things up, add things on and mix it up. 

Artistic or bomber?
I used to have a huge love for bombing but in the last year or two I've focused a lot more on the artistic element. Piecing is something that requires a lot of skill and i prefer to take my time on a piece. nothing compares to the thrill of bombing but the satisfaction of piecing is far better. That being said graffiti is a combination of both and I still admire those who bomb hard.

Dodgiest graffiti experience?
I've had a few but the doggiest has to be either getting flooded into a storm drain in a huge storm with Hades and some mates or Being picked up during the world cup for bombing, being driven around for hours with threat of arrest and eventually convincing the cops to et us free after confiscating about 30 cans from Myself, Muro and Hades. 

People who inspire you?
A lot. My main inspiration being my Girlfriend. She pushed me to improve and provides a lot of encouragement. I also find inspiration from my crews, my mates and all those burning.

Anything you would like to say?
Paint for nobody but yourself and your own satisfaction. Shout out to My girl, my family, my crews,OPK KMS and TIU and everybody showing me love.