Diko - Graffiti Artist Interview
May 2009
Quick fire interview with Diko, a graffiti artist from Germany who paints with PCS Crew, CFB Crew and FCK Crew.
Graffiti piece by Diko
How old are you?
31.
Where are you based?
Hannover, Germany.
When did you begin painting graffiti?
1989.
How did you get into graffiti and what made you start painting?
My sister had started to listen to hip-hop and tried drawing the graffiti style letters but she quickly abandoned it but I, however, couldn't resist painting them!
Where did you paint your first piece?
In a youthcenter.
How would you describe your style?
A bit of everything!
Do you write under any other names?
…maybe!
Do you write with any crews and if so which ones?
- PCS Crew (Psyko Compadres)
- CFB Crew (Crime For Business)
- FCK Crew (Funky Crash Kids)
Graffiti piece by Diko
Graffiti piece by Diko
What are you feelings on the graffiti and street art scenes in Germany?
I think there has been good development in recent years with some beautiful new ideas.
Has graffiti become a full-time career for you now and if so was it a long journey to get to this stage?
It was always… but what that does mean I do not live like this, you know? :)
What do you see as your greatest achievement to date?
My family.
There seems to have been a sudden surge of interest in graffiti and street art recently, why do you think this is?
Perhaps because more and more graffiti is being introduced into fashion and advertising.
Do you prefer doing legal or illegal pieces?
Now… legal!
Have you ever 'felt the long arm of the law' because of your art?
No, I'm a good runner. :)
Do you try to keep your identity anonymous where possible?
I am very careful! One never knows!
Do you see yourself as an artist or a graffiti writer?
Graffiti writer!
Graffiti piece by Diko
Which other artists work do you admire?
Hard question to answer as there are so many.
Which other graffiti or street artists artists would you most like to work with if given the chance?
- Seen
- Bates
- Mode2
…and so many others!!
What is your colour of choice?
Anything that looks good… ha-ha!
What is your favourite surface to paint on?
Anything well primed!
Do you have a favourite piece of all time?
Yes, my first cucumber I painted! Ha-ha-ha! :)
What are you working on currently and what plans do you have for the future?
To spend more time working as a D and I and K and O in the future. A second exhibition is coming and a lot of new ideas!
Anything else you would like to add?
Big greetz to my crews, love to my little family and respect to Jimbo from Heidelberg!
Graffiti piece by Diko
nice!!!
Posted by dc on Tuesday, 2nd June 2009 at 18:26:32