A STEP FORWARD IN

STREET CULTURE

A short

documentary

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kama

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Although I have lots of love for graffiti, I also really like experimenting with a variety of traditional materials. Each material is a prism, a new perspective for me to observe life and the street.

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10.2020

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A rigid tank, always moving forward regardless of prejudice.

In this graffiti, I draw a tank formed from a shoe with my two Kama characters. ‘Tank shoes’ is also a metaphor for Vietnamese street culture - a place that has protected and nurtured young spirit so that kids can put their feet in and confidently step forward. A rigid tank, always moving forward regardless of any prejudice.

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I'm very happy that society is now more open towards street culture.

In the past, there were many prejudices or negative perspectives about street culture. People didn't understand what was going on. Even so, we continued to express ourselves in many ways, whether through drawing or rap or hip-hop. Everyone in the street community is always trying to leave their personal mark, turning negative into positive energy, so the sourness gradually turns sweet. Just like a tank, the spirit of the street community gradually and steadily moves forward. I'm very happy that the society now has a far more positive and open perspective than before.

In the past, people used to think that the street had to be cool, masculine, gritty – like European and American hip hop. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be. Many Vietnamese people are kind, down-to-earth, sincere and pleasant, just like me! We express this on the street every day, without having to bend ourselves to Europe or America’s style or any other for that matter.

Thanks Kama

for creating a work of art honoring one of the country's 40 steps forward.

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