Artist Interview With Micro

 

1. What do you write, where are you from and how long you been in the game?

I write Micro sometimes with an E at the end. originally from mexico but grew up in hayward since inwas around 9-10 yrs old. Started writing in 2010, I was hitting shit tough 'til about 2012 then from like 2013-2017 i would just paint a few times a year. Started writing heavy again around 2019 when I moved to Oakland.

2. How did you get your name? Did you have other names before?

I wrote Ezi for the first couple months of my graff career then they gave me the name micro. They called me micro because I would always be the youngest one in the crew. I was like 15-16 yrs old everyone else was in their 20s.

3. What’s your favorite part of doing graffiti? Why is it an art form that speaks to you?

Kinda deep, I'd rather not speak on it too detailed, but I can say it makes me feel better about myself.

4. Do you have any epic bombing stories you want to tell us?

I've have interesting stories but I dont think any of them are worth calling epic lol

5. What kinds of changes have you seen over your time doing graff? In the scene?

I've noticed these new after Covid [19] writers don't be having OGs to show them 'bout the graff game and graff rules and it shows.

 

 

6. What advice would you give to young writers who are just starting out?

Make sure your life is straight before anything else, love those who love you, get a job, sell your drugs, scam or whatever you do but make sure you make your money first, take care of your family, and focus on making sure your life and future is straight. Graffiti is second! These walls aren't going anywhere, your life is passing right by you...

7. Do you have any other forms of art that you do as well? Have you ever had gallery shows or are you more so out here in these streets?

I also make rugs, canvases, custom art pieces, plywood cut outs, and whatever to be honest. Follow my art page @The8thday.Art on IG.

8. What part of the art form have you spent the most time on? Tags, throws, pieces or all of the above maybe? Do you have a favorite style?

Straights for sure, I wasn't allowed to do throws when I was starting off or I'd be kicked out the crew so I did straights for years

9. Are there any shout outs you wanna give or projects that you wanna plug?

I just want to shout myself out, I'm proud of myself. Not so sound selfish or cocky, I'm a humble person in my opinion, but I set goals and I've been reaching them  just want to congratulate myself one time.

As of projects, I have been practicing some new techniques of hitting heaven spots. Including rope climbing and rappelling, I got some dope ass spots I'm gon' paint in the upcoming months. 

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