clicking here<\/i><\/a>. <\/i><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498206312361","data":"594cd220ed958"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498206676571","data":"Having no idea where to start digging into the scene, I posted a Facebook status seeking leads, and luckily my friends came through, introducing me to Hoozinc, a company started by two engineering graduates who wanted to do something different, Chandni M Sakurikar and Nikhil Kapur. <\/p>
\"The scene is obviously not as big as the one in, say, Mumbai or New Delhi,\" says Hoozinc, \"But it's growing. We have commercial graffiti now where we do graffiti for clients.\"<\/p>
Speaking about the commercial and social aspect of graffiti, Hoozinc further elaborated, \"We would love to do social commentary through our work now, but it isn't always possible, especially when you're working for a client. Today, you have a lot of hangout spots opening up around the city and people want to have graffiti in them.\"<\/p>
Hoozinc, who has worked on establishments like Prost and The Moonshine Project, did get to do social commentary, the closest we'll get to protest art in times like these, last November during the Street Art Festival held by the St+art Foundation. The following pic is one I've shot on my phone and understandably is not of the quality of a professional photographer. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498207630440","data":"594cd75755d93"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498208014881","data":"
The above piece is directly opposite Eat Street on Necklace Road, and during our conversation when they mentioned that it was theirs, I excitedly asked them further about it as it was the one that had caught my eye the most. Simplistic and yet powerful, to say the least. <\/p>
\"It's to show that every woman is a Superwoman or Supergirl, no matter what they do or what social or economic class they come from, we quite enjoyed doing this one,\" they say. <\/p>
The nature of graffiti itself makes it something that cannot be taught in a classroom, and understandably this has led to many graffiti artists today being self-taught by watching youtube videos and practising on their own. One such artist, Edwin Emanuel, who has been active in the scene for the last 10 years, speaks to stuMagz over the phone.<\/p>
\"One of the biggest challenges we face is getting permissions from the owners of the buildings we are looking to put graffiti on. Obviously, not everyone agrees to their homes or property undergoing a drastic change with the help of a spray can,\" he says, \"and it's one thing to speak with private property owners, and quite another to do the same with public property. That is a major hassle on its own.\" <\/p>
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I spent a lot of my time in New Delhi haunting Hauz Khas Village, which can only be described as the party capital of South Delhi. However, it was also the place where some of the best graffiti in New Delhi was on display with multiple large building sized graffiti dotting the narrow bylanes of the small village in the middle of the Green Park Deer Park. <\/p>
Curious about the scene, I spoke to both Hoozinc and Edwin about how Hyderabad fared in comparison, obviously keeping in mind that our city itself is rapidly growing. Edwin laughed in response and said, \"10 years ago nobody knew what graffiti was. Today, we have everyone from fantastic artists to people who scribble nonsense on the walls. The New Delhi and Mumbai chapters are quite old and have been around for far longer, and obviously are bigger, but yeah Hyderabad can get there,\" a sentiment echoed by Hoozinc as well, \"The scene is growing, it'll take some time but it'll get there,\" they said.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498209511773","data":"594cdd714d656"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498209513952","data":"
The thrill of graffiti and making a statement attracts those among us who are desperate to make a difference on the planet, and it is no surprise that it attracts a lot of students to the form of art. Aravind, a graduate from Aurora Engineering College, did the piece you see above in his college's art club, \"I've not been doing graffiti since graduation, but learning it and putting it to work was one of the greatest pleasures I've had in my life,\" he says, \"and I hope to continue my art in the future too.\"<\/p>
Speaking about students and advice, we ask our interviewees what they would like to say to our readers, \"Graffiti, like art, is a form of expression,\" says Hoozinc, \"If one wants to express something, it can take many forms, some write, some draw, and some graffiti, so don't be afraid to pursue your means of expression.\" <\/p>
Edwin Emanuel, concluding his interview, said, \"It is important to keep practising and remember that you're doing this for yourself, and sometimes for your clients,\" he laughs, \"but coming back to the point, do it for your sake and for the sake of the art, don't ruin it and keep your head high. This is not something that comes easy, so preserve it and protect it as much as you can, the rest will take care of itself.\"<\/p>
The youth of today might not have a common enemy to rebel against, but the spirit of rebellion and making a mark on the world lives on through graffiti, now and for the days to come. The mark of an excellent piece, whether art or graffiti, is if it makes you stop, ponder and change you as a person, and if these artists with their art have done that to even one person in the city, they have been successful. <\/p>
You can check out Hoozinc's Facebook page by clicking here!<\/a> They do a lot of art and you might find something you like! Check out Edwin Emanuel's page by clicking here!<\/a> <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498210272955","data":"594ce03401544"}]