SPRAY FOR PEACE

Photographed & Written by Raquel Natalicchio — Los Angeles, CA. 2017.

When we walk down the street and see graffiti, most of us might admire the art, take a selfie infront of it, or maybe even walk right by it without noticing.

Rarely do we think about who created it and why they do it. This project is not only about the incredible graffiti that makes LA a vibrant city, but also about the artists who live and breathe graffiti.

Every artist I met along the way shared thier unique journey that led them to the same walls.

The common thread throughout every conversation seemed to be about wanting to inspire the next generation of young artists to be dedicated to their art and to take action about issues in the world by speaking for and to their community, through their art. It was this notion that inspired me to tell their stories in hopes to spread their message and shine a new light on how graffiti can be an ally for our society.