Bronk The street and its culture were present quite early in the graffiti artist's life, which gave him a lot of inspiration. His style was greatly influenced by the hip-hop album covers of the late 80s and early 90s. During his several years abroad, he met a lot of like-minded people who inspired and shaped his art.
How long have you been painting?
I can't say exactly, the beginning was a bit bumpy, but the answer is definitely somewhere around the Y2K bug.
Where did the stage name come from?
………..I have a vague recollection of its origin, but the ring of the word probably had a lot to do with it.
How did this style develop and what would you call it?
My characters are definitely influenced by the hip-hop album covers of the late 80s and early 90s. Eric B and Rakim-Paid in Full, LL Cool J-Walking with the Panther, or just the look like Slick Rick or members of Run DMC. There is a picture where Jaz O and Jay Z are posing. The image vibrates for me. It's just brilliant. I definitely felt it was important to preserve certain elements of this era in my painting, so I tried to incorporate them. The hat, necklace, glasses, gold belt and Boom Box all pay tribute to this era.
In my font style, I try to represent the simple and readable direction, which also goes back to the early stages of the culture. I consider it important that people understand what happens on the interface where they meet me. This way, identification is perhaps easier.
Who or what inspires you most to create?
A lot of energy came from my group, which I feel I was able to successfully utilize. It is important to mention that it is not a specific graffiti group, but rather a collective where the elements of hip-hop are united. This is an unwritten alliance of talented Beatmakers/Turntable virtuosos/Microphone crackers/Street formals that animates and shapes the culture.
With them, however, I realized and learned that inspiration cannot and should only be drawn from a certain age or subculture. We can incorporate anything. Music has such an effect on me. I love '45 vinyls. Although my group musically strongly represents the hip-hop culture, I melt on the rocksteady-lovers-reggae line.
Is there a graffiti group you are a member of?
Yes. Rusty Homies once in a while.
Illegal or legal painting?
Painting
Over the years, have you had any confrontations with the authorities?
Anyone else interested in this???
What motivates you to create?
Everything can be motivated at the right moment. I love giving one-member tourist guided tours in the city, looking for good members-stickers. The results of others fill me with pride, and the knowledge that they are also active fills me with energy. Communicating with the local community while painting is also invaluable to me. During my stay abroad for more than ten years, I managed to have longer and shorter conversations with a lot of people of unknown ethnicities.
Observations and points of view changed hands, some of which have developed into lasting friendships ever since. As a result, I also had the chance to visit different countries, to meet like-minded people there, who give me a glimpse into their everyday life... And!!!! To paint!!!! What is it if not Inspiration Itself. Anyone gets such a surplus from him that automatically generates in you that Meg!
Do you see graffiti as a hobby or a livelihood?
None of them. I have been attached to the street and its culture for so long that I could no longer categorize it so easily. I just belong to it. When traveling in the country or abroad, I always search for Him, I look for my place, where and with what I can make it more complete. I bond with him and take care of him if I can. I do all this knowing that this is a Strictly One-sided Emotion. I only do it for myself, the fact that others can motivate me and recognize what I do is just the icing on the cake. So there is no disappointment.
I don't know what the word graffiti means to you, but for me it's not just a drawing, but rather a collective term. It means everything that comes with it. That's why it's not a hobby. You don't just do it when you want to turn off your brain and retreat. No Sir! Livelihood? I am happy if others can make a living from it as a full-time job and I respect them because they stand by their decision. Few people know, but it requires a lot of sacrifice, time and energy.
There are quite expensive financial costs for creating a single drawing. How can you finance these?
Of money.
Was there a part of your career that made you feel like you were quitting for good?
Everyone stops at a milestone sooner or later. Are you considering what you have done so far, where you have come from and whether it makes sense to continue? Some people slow down a little, some people are driven by life in a completely different direction from this environment, and you know, there is nothing wrong with that.
What would have happened if you didn't grab a can at the time? What would you do?
It's just a coincidence that it caught my attention at the age of 14. This layer is no different from members of other cliques. You can find yourself in anything.
What do you think about graffiti?
What you have read so far is my subjective experience. Many may identify with it, a few may criticize it, but we can also agree: It can give and take a lot from people. All of us who have been dealing with this for a while know. Of course, we are like that with everything we invest enough energy into. It definitely demands Humility, but it gives Hold! However, as my friend Tizer said: Don't worry, at the end of the day it's just Graffiti! If you like to do it, find the joy in it and let go of bitterness and anger.
How do you see the current situation of the subculture here in Hungary?
Live! And this is the most important!!!! Here, too, we are talking about several generations. All City Kings have already put down the can, but there are always new talents who take it up. For me, the point is not the individual, but the movement. It must live on. Several people have moved abroad and are improving the reputation of our country there. Kudos to them! Some people visit forgotten disasters at home and discover new ones. Kudos to them! And Respect to those who have been present continuously for a long time and still visit the yards, the lines, the street. They stand by the irons and walls and spare no time or energy to keep the culture alive!
Most memorable blowout?
Africa-Ghana Vegas with my friend. Very tired, at sunrise, to go to a place that is only shown by a coordinate. It doesn't make sense later because you'll get blistered in the sun. You don't know where you are going and the contact may or may not be there. Anyone who has been to Africa knows what an experience the Uber service is there. As a white person, you are a "target" living without a local leader. Everyone wants something from you. Or are they just interested in what you're doing in their neighborhood where even white people don't go. Of course, in addition to the local conditions, there is great kindness on the part of the population, which is very thought-provoking from a European point of view.
What has this subculture given you over the years?
Friends and Self-esteem.
What would you say to those who are just getting to know the genre?
It impresses many young people these days, and that's why you should try it yourself. Go!!!! The more and the sooner the better. Why? Because most of you drop out, give up. You don't think it's so cool anymore, you don't have time to deal with it, you're interested in other things. This is also understandable. If there are so many things to choose from today, why not choose something else? Maybe you are much more talented and find more joy in other things, but there will always be a narrower layer that remains.
Maybe not everyone is born talented, but you have perseverance. You wanted to improve and you don't care how much energy you put into it. You will feel the pride that you finally managed to create something of yourself after so many attempts. You will feel the joy of belonging when you start a group, meet guys/girls with similar interests at jams or at the walls. You could be the ones who will pass on to the next generation the inexplicable love and attachment that we all feel for culture. It's up to you which camp you belong to.
Who would you like to thank for making you stick with your art?
To myself! Because I made a decision that year and I was able to stand by it despite the not always positive influences. Thanks to those who shaped me in life unintentionally. Each One Teach One!!!!!!
HELLO
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Bronk
