Graffiti Board for Local Talent
Posted on 9th October 2024
We’re excited to introduce Hocus Pocus, the latest artwork on our new graffiti board in the St George's Centre. The Hocus Pocus graffiti artwork has been created in time for Halloween. You can see more of the artist's work on Instagram - @Trans1Graffiti.
Attention All Local Graffiti Artists!
This striking piece is the first in an ongoing series of graffiti works to be regularly updated, allowing local artists to showcase their graffiti creativity in The St. George's Centre.
A New Platform for Local Artists
Our graffiti board will feature regularly updated art, allowing local graffiti artists to display their work in a prominent space.
At The St George's Centre, we’re committed to supporting local talent and this initiative will bring fresh, vibrant energy to the centre for visitors to enjoy.
Not only will the art be displayed, but selected artists will also receive promotion through our social media platforms and website.
Feature Highlights for Local Artists:
Artwork Installation: Your graffiti art will be displayed at St George's Centre, adding a creative touch to our space for all to enjoy.
Article Feature: Your work will be featured in an article on our website, giving you even greater visibility.
Social Media Promotion: We’ll showcase your art across social media channels to engage a wider audience
If you would like to apply to showcase your talent on our graffiti board within the St George's Centre, please get in touch.
Hocus Pocus
The artist's journey into graffiti began in 1983 when the art form arrived in the UK as part of the hip-hop culture that exploded from the USA.
“As a youngster, like most kids, I was looking for a place to fit in and found my calling in this incredible subculture. I'd always loved drawing comic book heroes, so this new artform, with its emphasis on lettering and characters, fit like a glove.”
Graffiti was relatively unknown at the time, and artists were eager for resources and inspiration. The publication of Subway Art in 1984 became a crucial blueprint for graffiti artists across the globe.
Gravesend quickly became a hub for remarkable talent, with graffiti playing a key role in the rise of the local hip-hop culture.
A Passion for Graffiti
“Graffiti has been a constant in my life for over 40 years and I’m as passionate about it today as I was back then. It has introduced me to amazing people, forged lifelong friendships and taken me to many countries to paint.”
Graffiti has taught shown the importance of practice, developing skills like composition and photography and the freedom of expression that allows the creation of something unique every time.
Today, graffiti is recognised worldwide, appearing in advertising, marketing and media, but it remains the only artform that is created by young people for young people. An artform born out of poverty and hard times. It is no longer stigmatised purely as an illegal act and continues to flourish globally.
How to Apply for the Graffiti Board
Are you a local graffiti artist looking to share your work?
We invite you to apply to feature your graffiti on our board and be part of this exciting project.
Follow us on Instagram and visit us here for updates on how you can participate in this ongoing project. We look forward to showcasing the creative talent within our community and bringing fresh artistic energy to The St. George's Centre.
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