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Bombing Science: Can you introduce yourself, what do you write , how long have you been writing and what crews do you rep?
Scan: I’m a Canadian writer from Montreal who’s been around since 97. I’m Scaner from the DA crew and I’ve been repping the Montreal scene for about 12 years. As far as for crews, I stand by: KG, VC, JKR, TFB, TFO, 156…
BS: What’s the advantage of being part of so many crews?
Scan: Honestly there’s not so many advantages of being part of so many crews. But I guess it’s that we feed of each other in order to go out, create and develop our respective styles. Some of these crews were born by the constant will they had to accomplish more, like an all-star team. I must say though that the thing that sucks the most is the drama that comes with the whole package deal.
BS: What do you think about your local graffiti scene and how do you contribute to it?
Scan: I think that the Montreal scene is overall interesting but it often needs a push. There was a time when a lot of crews were hitting the streets at the same time and those were our glorious days. Now it seems like the younger generation concentrates more on the quantity than the quality. But don’t get me wrong, there are still plenty of writers who dedicate themselves giving the best they have. I guess that I’m contributing by being constant on the streets. Plus I’m far from being a slacker and I’ve proved that I’m here to stay. I’m not the flavor of the month but more like the flavor itself. No, but seriously, I think that doing your own inks and markers are a must. I like pushing the envelope and finding new ways to make my mark.
BS: It’s winter time in Canada now and we know how harsh winters can be out there. How do you stay busy in spite of the weather?
Scan: It’s only a question of getting used to the harsh winters because we can actually hide more easily our sprays and reach higher and unusual spots. There is nothing like going out when there’s a snowstorm because nobody can see you, you own the streets. It’s also a good time for us to do sketches and canvases.
BS: What’s more important to you, street level spots or walls?
Scan: Like I said before, I’m all about the streets. I want to be all around whether it’s with markers, stickers, rollers, productions…Just about anything that can satisfy me and my freshnessss.
BS: What are your sources of inspiration after all these years? What keeps you motivated to go out and paint?
Scan: Catching beef with my girl! Nahhh!!! Seriously I don’t know. It gets old sometimes but again I feel like I still have a couple of tricks up my sleeve. It’s funny though , I was going through an old shoebox of graff pics and realized that there were a lot of spots that I have done over and over. For me, traveling is a must because it keeps me going, it motivates me and it’s refreshing.
BS: Nowadays, how important is it to you to promote yourself by having a personal graffiti profile or doing exhibits compared to the early days?
Scan: Nowadays it’s not that important for me but I can’t deny the fact that it’s a good way to spread out and make contacts.
BS: Has your vision of graffiti changed through the years?
Scan: For sure it has changed. Back in the days I wouldn’t ask myself any questions. The only thing that mattered to me was getting up. Now I have a lot of things to take care of and I have a lot of responsibilities that I didn’t have to worry about before. Sometimes I even ask myself why I still go out and do what I do, but questioning myself is answering the question. Writing is and will always be a part of my life. I need it as much as it needs me. In some way, I’m like a child that doesn’t want to grow up because lets face it, it can be childish sometimes.
BS: How did you end up consolidating graffiti and business?
Scan: It’s just a good way to use your skills and make some cheddar, commissioned walls for example. In Montreal, people are open minded and down with that concept. It’s also a good way to earn a little extra dough on the side while doing what you love. The best of both worlds! So I guess it’s only normal when you get a little bit more serious about it that you go there at some point in your life. It’s not only about fame and recognition anymore. We all need to make a living and if it’s off of graffiti, as long as it sticks to my values, then hell yeah I’m down. For me, it’s a matter of personal evolution.
BS: What is pure graffiti to you?
Scan: All I can say on this one is that I’m glad that I started before the Internet invasion and the digital era. Back in the days, it was so much more energetic. We had to go out and look around to see what was happening, what was going on the streets. People were more dedicated and the competition between the crews was really boosting the scene.
BS: Anything we can expect from Scan in the future?
Scan: Major nightshifts comeback baby! Few trips around the world with my girl and the usual: me being all out and Scandalous !
BS: Last words, shout outs?
Scan: No need for name-dropping, you know who you are…thanks to all of you: friends, family, haters for making me want to push the limit further each time.