When Canada meets Taiwan, what would happen on the wall?: the investigation of graffiti scene in

Taiwan and Canada

Researcher: Jimi 9422609 Jessica 9522609

Advisor: Patricia SuDate:2009/1/10

Content

• Background and Motivation• Research Questions• Definition of the terms• Literature Review• Methodology• Results and Findings• Conclusion

Background and MotivationBackground and Motivation

Stencil V.S. Graffiti

Research QuestionsResearch Questions

• How and why the graffiti writers to start graffiti?

• The graffiti scene in Canada• The graffiti scene in Taiwan• The graffiti history in Taiwan• The difference of graffiti scene between

Taiwan and Canada

Definition of the termsDefinition of the terms

• BUBBLE LETTER• CREW • PIECE • STICKERS • TAG • THROWUP • WRITER

Literature ReviewLiterature Review

• The nature of Graffiti• Features of Graffiti• Internet and Graffiti

The Nature of GraffitiThe Nature of Graffiti

• the walls of Pompeii, in the catacombs of Rome, on the bases of Greek vases, on the faces of coins, on the Mayan temple walls

• 1970~1980 NYC Subways (Taki 183)

The Features of GraffitiThe Features of Graffiti

• The four elements of Hip-hop (DJ, Rap, Break-dance , Graffiti)

• Styles (Tags, Characters, throw-up, 3-D, wild styles, dedications, going over)

• Names & Fames • Oppositions (Bull and Buff)

Internet and GraffitiInternet and Graffiti

• http://www.fotolog.com/4crew/• http://www.guerillaone.com/• http://www.12ozprophet.com/• http://www.graffiti.org/• http://graffsupply.com

MethodologyMethodology

• Participants: Taiwanese graffiti writer (SAYM) Canadian graffiti writer (FAST)

• Research Method: Qualitative research method (semi-structure interview)

Results and Findings IResults and Findings I

• How and why the graffiti writers to start graffiti?

A: Canadian Graffiti Writer (Fast) (Reason: It’s cool @15) B: Taiwanese Graffiti Writer (SAYM) (Reason: Interested in Art @17)

Results and Findings IIResults and Findings II

• The graffiti scene in Canada1. Bigger and longer 2. Uniqueness3. Styles

Results and Findings IIIResults and Findings III

• The graffiti scene in Taiwan

• 4 crew –FAST

• Character v.s. letters-SAYM

Results and Findings IVResults and Findings IV

• The graffiti history in Taiwan• DABS (Taipei, 2002)• 4 crew-OMEN, BOBO, SAYM, FAST (Taichung,

2004)• 4 crew piece / 4 crew products

Results and Findings VResults and Findings V

• The difference of graffiti scene between Taiwan and Canada

A. Canadian Styles V.S. Internet Styles-FAST

B. Asian Graffiti scene-SAYM

Style WarsStyle Wars

• 4 CREW and V6 graffiti crew

Thank YOU!!