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 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.
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....
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.
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…
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
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.
Rip Next, NEKST the goat!
Painted in the early 90's, some of thee most memorable times of my youth....
Man these styles influenced us in New Zealand alot , i remember the passing of black books back in the day , damn
You know graffiti has become a part of your life when you cant walk around the streets without thinking what to tag you slap at.
what to tag you slap at? huh
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...
Cool documentary, nice to see that ya did it on your own
man... I remember black booking in highschool in the early 2000's. I'm sad I don't have them anymore.
its been over 20 years for me bro.....i know the feeling....my high school days
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
Dope shit
Bro hope you do more to get different perspectives and even more content. So the culture can actually be illuminated
Joe, this is so great!! You're brilliant my friend. :)
Rest in Peace Bits
@@cynthiasantos-doc5497 Probably not the fame one would look for.
@@cynthiasantos-doc5497 Well that's cuz you're awesome!
We did graff because we were instilled with fear. Bruh nah dude. We do graff Cuz we feel like it lmao
makes me miss my graffiti days.
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
Straight the fuck up. I’m from LA. Never heard of this foo. Don’t agree with most of what this foo is trying to say
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!!!
he's the new SAMO (minus the talent)
Yea, idk wtf he talking about lol like he try to be down
Great video!
RIP..... CROME ONE.. graffiti I think is some of the best artwork ever..
NEXT as well
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!
Go look at my videos
RIP BITS!!!!!!!!
He was killed while crossing the street by a street racer, hit him doing over 90.
pronedaddy RIP his art was dope
do this again and interview someone new sek dont know none
Dude theres a millions people who write Sek in LA 😂😂😂😂
The real Sek was from NYC. He wrote with LilRock, Taino, Zelt, Doel, Lilman, etc.
great video...wow , Bits hit the nail on the head... graffiti is that one drug that takes me to a whole different zone, I'm addicted...
ty so much for posting this. :)
Good Day Joe Garrett, can I use this Video documentary for our project as a refference/inspiration?
Kristelle Estabillo
Hey, yeah you would be more than welcome to use it. Sorry it took me so long to respond.
it's ok. Thank you very much
Sek taggs look fucking all elementary
Turk 183 1980 much love to the fallen.and to tht didnt make it and to all.much love.
RIP SESK/TIE ONE SF KING
I feel like the Mexican kid contradicts this hole video?
Whole* learn to spell
Cool! 👍
Sec, what sec is this? The only real and true old school SEC I know is from N.T.S
There needs to be an AA program for graffiti
I went to an AA program with Galo about 10 years ago in LA. LOL ...Galo is a cool ass dude. I hope he's doing good.
its something.
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.
Whites taken over
Dammm i remember in high school passing black books to other high schools Thoes were the days in 2011 now we in 2019
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....
Just started, I'm already catching tags, wish me luck ✌️.
half these cats are spankers
OFAK'S pico union district late 80's early 90's were the best
Wtf is a sek?
Gimme a sek and I'll tell ya
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.
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…
(SPOTS I USE TO GO TO GOT TOOKEN BY GHETTO TAGGERS 18:52) WTF!!! R U TALKING ABOUT GRAFF IS FROM GHETTO
He means taggers that are on the fence if they are going to be straight graff or gangmembers.. we called them tagbangers basically baby gangsters
Is there a rating on this film?
Margaret Howard, it does not have a rating, however if it were to have one, I would think it would be PG13 for language and content.
Manikwon 818 I loved bombing that's what I was good at. it was so much fun getting up on roof tops,build board it was so dope.
Peace.
Thanks.
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 dude from denver is a historian...through graff.....
Graffiti isn’t cool cause it’s illegal, it’s illegal cause it’s cool
This kid said what saber said in infamy listen to sek and then watch saber in infamy lmao 😆
"LOVE" @ 3:15!!
Thumbs up ☝ ☝ 2 the ole 💣 r's
EXPRESSION Never Dies only 💐 🌺🌻🌻🌹
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.
The best graffiti artist uses the same color paint as the original wall!
U could've worded that better
Philly GRAFF artist... East Coast...... Salute to the west
universal......indubitably....
And then I had to get the water from a dirty glass
Never in my life have i heard of these foos...
Never heard of Galo?! Galo is credited with being the first graff artist in LA.
🤔🤔🤔
Oh shit the tag on the Blackpool right at the beginning is someone who has a LONGGGGG way to go and needs mad practice. Just being honest.
Blackpool? You mean blackbook?
take ya back to the cave man days, "graffiti made its way out of the subway"
-Boostin'n'transit
donate a wall for holiday decor campaign?
Couldn’t do his dishes
it's funny on camera we all talk like it's a chill thing we do... but in real life, we THRIVE on being savage anarchists.
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
RIP BITS VMK
Coins,3d, and now some people say piano keys on the 3d lol shit is funny
very good film
Why?
WOW !!!!!!!!!
BADASS. !!!!!!!!!!!!
AYE AYE AYEEEeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
Keith Welch Galo is an OG in LA hes from OTR LOD
Great Documentary B
i kno like 10 ppl taggin sek l0l
And I wanted water
Hey im number 1!
DonutTV says who
2 ~n@ ~2 lovely game
What the hell?
gangs all always wrote on walls before tagging an it was always reconized an admire in the varios...WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT HOMEBOY listen at 1:15
graff scene is full of high egos its a constant hater thing
If you are in Philippines.... I'll make your work so work it....hehehehe
Homies black Book is fire! Let me hit that! REOKS one
Sek
🤣🤣 these dudes are straight toys serious clowns
Okay vato
F you tube vids about Graff. Bring back the black books.
hahaha dam these toys is reppin now?
Sob gave me nothing
This evidence will be forwarded to the police
Lames af
MWC FAMILY.
EASTSIDE MONTEBELLOS WICKED CREW
Daniel Gamez lol fucc outta here .
Cokvne fuck you nigga
Lmao montebello ahhhhhahahahahahahahahha
take ya back to the cave man days, "graffiti made its way out of the subway"
-Boostin'n'transit
donate a wall for holiday decor campaign?