Snapping the Walls

I meet up with "Snapping the walls" recently in the morning and went on a graff hunting expedition. Did an interview which goes,

How did you become interested in Graffiti and Street Art?
Seeing stuff happening in the city during lunch breaks. Then it became something I sought out. Now a Sunday walkabout is a must.

Inspiration for Graffiti & Street Art?
Subway Art with Martha Cooper the photographer. Kings Way for showing me what I had been missing out on. Project Melbourne Underground for showing me how amazing graffiti could be.

Favorite Writers?
ACM, SDM, ID crews, Sofles, Phibs, too many to name!

Favorite spots to visit?
Hosier Lane, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick. I'm working my way along the train lines and creeks too.

Street Art vs Graffiti?
In my blog I celebrate whatever goes on a wall. Pieces, throw-ups, characters, tags, cats, portraits, paste ups, stencils, dicks and smiley faces. It takes bravery to get up in the face of possible arrest, beef and criticism.

How do you see graffiti in the future?
The great thing with graff hunting is there can be a surprise around any corner. There has always will be graffiti. Despite what politicians, the police and media think, it will continue. With encouragement it can only get better.

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Snapping the Walls photos

Interview with anonymous writer

What was your inspiration?

"Mate got into graffiti 1993 and I started writing in 1994"

Whats changed in the scene since then?

"Paints a lot better now, writers used to rack their paint and now most of them pay for it"

When did graffiti peak in Melbourne?

"graffiti started 83 and peaked in 92, but graffiti is having a resurgence in popularity through street art" 

 

 unfinished piece

What advice would you have for a toy writer?

"Learn the rules as you go. You don't want to cap or start beef with older established crews or you will get your head kicked in. There is hurdles to overcome when your establishing a name for yourself, obliviously the police. You've got to think of a good name (good letters help) and establish good reputation through doing panels. After a you get to a certain skill level you should be able to write any letter in the alphabet."

sketches 

tools of the trade