Write Your Narrative, a South Florida street art podcast.

Write Your Narrative, a South Florida street art podcast.

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Write Your Narrative, a South Florida street art podcast. episodes

  • SE03-EP02 - Patrice Moretti aka Smog One

    Patrice Moretti, also known as Smog One, was born in France

    and raised in Paris, where he discovered his passion for drawing at the age of four. In the early 80s, when he was just 13, his family moved to Florida, where he encountered the vibrant Hip Hop culture and the exciting world of graffiti.
    As he progressed in his artistic journey, Smog developed a captivating 3D style for his lettering and characters. He is an esteemed member of the XMEN Crew, FX Crew, BSK Crew from Miami, and CEO Crew. Since the mid-90s, he has been
    creating art on canvas, continuously evolving his style. Now based in Florida, he dedicates his efforts to painting striking murals and canvases.

    IG-SmogOne


    34 min
  • SE03-EP01 - Glayson LeRoy

    As a forward-thinking entrepreneur and influential figure in the South Florida art scene, Glayson Leroy is committed to supporting local artists and elevating their work. He has been instrumental in transforming the artistic landscape through initiatives like co-founding the Wynwood Mural Fest during Art Basel in Miami, along with Delray Walls in Delray Beach, FL, and Bermuda Walls in Hamilton, Bermuda. These events have brought together a variety of artists and

    creative professionals, enabling them to showcase their skills and create impressive artworks. The festivals have not only highlighted artistic talent but have also attracted a wide audience, contributing to a cultural revival in the communities involved.

    Glayson LeRoy

    Wynwood Mural Fest

    Galera Collective

    37 min
  • SE02-EP16 - Brian aka KAOTIK

    Growing up in the dynamic era of the 80s and 90s, Brian,

    also known as Kaotik, immersed himself in the tagging and graffiti culture of Southern California from a young age. His journey took a new turn when he moved to South Florida in the early 2000s, where he experienced the remarkable evolution of Wynwood into a celebrated hotspot for graffiti and street art.

    In 2014, after embracing the role of a full-time stay-at-home father, Brian began to document the vibrant street art scene through photography, sharing his work with a wider audience on Instagram starting in 2016.

    @Kaotik954

    27 min
  • SE02-EP15 - Max aka ARIVE

    Max aka ARIVE, is recognized as a key figure in the development of Miami's graffiti style and culture with the famous MSG Crew. He spent his formative years in Wynwood, which was quite different before the influx of restaurants and retail stores. He began tagging walls in the early 1980s, inspired by his older cousin, RIVSKI. He went on to become one of the most technically skilled graffiti artists of his time, leaving a lasting impact on future artists.

    Max embraces the chance to merge different art forms, skillfully blending various theories, styles, and mediums. He believes that no single form of art is superior to another, and that they can all come together to create vibrant new compositions that move away from traditional norms.

    Max aka Arive

    39 min
  • SE02-EP14 - TREK6

    Oscar Montes, aka TREK6, has built an impressive and distinctive portfolio over the course of thirty years, showcasing a rich variety of mediums across numerous cities and cultures. His artwork serves as a vibrant exploration of resonance, utilizing color, line, and rhythm to delve into historical, indigenous, and regionally significant iconography. In his pieces, portraits collide with bold lines, which are then energized by colorful patterns and fragmented shapes, resulting in dynamic and lively compositions. The interplay between his formal art education and his roots in graffiti culture allows for a fascinating blend of techniques and styles in his creations, ranging from acrylics to aerosol, and even incorporating soundscapes and installations.

    TREK6

    Trek6.com


    32 min
  • SE02-EP13 - Registered Artist and the aWall Project

    Founded by Sergio Arce, also known as Registered Artist or RA, a passionate collective of artists set out to share their creativity and inspire collaboration. Their inaugural aWall Project took shape as they transformed a neglected wall in a Miami neighborhood into a vibrant canvas. The impact of their efforts resonated within the community, prompting a local resident to connect them with a nearby school, where the mural could further inspire students. Artists from the surrounding area, as well as those from other states and countries, contributed their diverse styles and techniques to the aWall mural projects. In every city and district they touch, local artists and community members are always prioritized, ensuring their involvement is at the heart of each project

    @aWall Project

    @Registered Artist

    27 min
  • SE02-EP12 - Jel Martinez

    Jel Martinez, a Cuban American artist born in Miami, draws inspiration from graffiti and the process of vandalism removal. An original member of the Ink Heads Crew, his work reflects the layers and textures of urban walls, merging expressionism with contemporary “buffs”—the patterns left by city cleanup

    crews. His paintings capture the dynamic interplay of creation, deconstruction, and decay, evoking the history and texture of city walls. Martinez’s unique style, which he calls “urban abstraction,” incorporates acrylic, enamel, oil, and ink to form vibrant, layered compositions rooted in the urban landscape.

    @Jelmartinez

    26 min
  • SE02-EP11 - Weerdo

    Based in the vibrant city of Miami, Weerdo is an artist whose journey began in Mexico and blossomed in Homestead. His artistic inspiration springs from the vibrant worlds of punk and hip hop, intricately linked to his cultural roots. With a foundation in street art and graffiti, Weerdo aims to create a visual uproar, jolting viewers from their complacent routines within the confines of modern society.  For over a decade, he has been a key player in the South Florida street art community, continuously evolving his large-scale pieces. Recently, he has ventured into 3D and sculptural art, with

    aspirations to incorporate traditional Mexican sculpture influences into his expanding portfolio.

    @weerdo

    26 min
  • SE02-EP10 - Mars

    Mars is a talented muralist, graffiti artist, and sign

    painter based in Miami, with Colombian American roots. Her journey began in 2004 with graffiti, and by 2006, she was studying at the New World School of
    the Arts in Miami, where she explored fine art, drawing, and photography. By 2014, she had solidified her reputation as a skilled muralist and sign painter
    in the vibrant Miami art community.

    Mars has contributed her artistic talents to local

    businesses, creating eye-catching murals, and has worked with globally recognized brands and organizations on various projects.

    @Mars

    31 min
  • SE02-EP09 - Louie Diamondz

    South Floridian artist Louie Diamondz draws his creative

    spark from the very essence of existence, from the core of an atom to the vast expanse of the cosmos. His unique blend of primitive and futuristic aesthetics stirs ancient echoes within the very fabric of your being, often referred to as your DNA. Through his artistic expressions, he tells the story of science and mathematics, encapsulated in his works known as Molecular Constellations. These
    creations are visualized as a single, unbroken line that weaves through the dimensions of space and time, ultimately forming the images that captivate the
    viewer. The beginning and end of this line are marked by dots or "stars," which emit radiant bursts of light—conceptually representing particles or molecules that travel along the path of the line. When the line is removed, what remains is a dazzling array of stars, a constellation of molecules that invites contemplation.

    @louiedeology

    @elfresco

    29 min

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