Shah Alam Graffiti Day (SAGD) is an event organized by the Strictly Alphabets Collective to celebrate the Graffiti movement in Shah Alam. The primary goal of this event is to honor and ignite the movement of graffiti that began in Shah Alam since 1999, gaining more active presence around the year 2000. SAGD serves as a medium to delve into the unveil the unique journey of Stylewriting artistry.
Moving into 2023, SAGD stands as a platform to observe the development and evolution of Graffiti art in Shah Alam. The inaugural edition of this event will showcase the works of 15 experienced Graffiti artist. Interestingly, nearly all of them have strong connection to Shah Alam, whether through residency, education or professional involvement in the creative industry here.
This event isn't solely about painting graffiti, it also contains a strong inspirational element aimed at igniting the spirits of budding artist. There is a great hope that SAGD can act as a catalyst for the growth of graffiti art in Malaysia, setting an inspirational example for the next generation to produce higher-quality works.
The presence of SAGD signifies step in recognizing and nurturing Graffiti art in the country. With event like this, it's hope that the public can perceive graffiti art from a broader perspective and offer due recognition to the talent and creativitiy of graffiti artist in Shah Alam and acrosss Malaysia.
Artist Involvement (Instagram)
@khrlikhwan @solsoelsol_696 @newba @siek27 @skyd_one @its.funks @chamology @mozakgraff @mr.perol @rash1_rahmad @twenty_fifth @freshphysics @asmoeroc @katun_ @_nestwo
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Supporting brands
Akudesign, SR Images, Blast Store, Rocket Print, Sembo Store, Writers Block, Ehsan Resources Enterprise, 4-stages, Warung Mummy, Dripsndrops, BDB Nilai & Zebra Spray Cans