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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!!
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