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Bringing back the Knowledge, one group at a time.
by Nelson "Dedos" Garcia
Paying tribute to the innovative artists of the Golden era is an idea I’ve been slowly cultivating for over a decade. Growing up in the 90's, as a graffiti artist / bboy, these artists inspired me, influenced me...saved me. I imagined an art collector series of all the MC's from the 80's through the mid 90's who seemed to possess an incredible amount of originality. Throughout the inner city struggles there was still a strong sense of innovation, inspiration, and resourcefulness; which we also possessed on the west coast of Canada. We looked to these artists who were rewriting the narrative and giving voice to many of us who felt excluded, under-represented. So this is my way of reciprocating and giving that positive energy back to the community. It is my hope that the youth today will take the initiative to dig and learn about what it meant to be dope and enlightened. What I have accomplished thus far is slim but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Don't judge me by the color of my skin, but by the content of my characters.
Draw Every Day Or Suffer.
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