A WALK THROUGH THE MIND OF VICKY

Presentation

Vicky (Viki, Vichi, Vickie, Vicki, Vikie) aka Super Blondie aka Satan aka Bad Girl Drunky Funky crew, in the working field Sentenza.

Which aspects attracted you about graffiti that maked you paint?

What has caught me from the beginning in graffiti is that you can’t really understand them unless you’re in that world. All the “unwritten rules” and the “codes” have appeared to me as a parallel world I really wanted to understand.

Your beginnings…how it was?

My beginnings  been weird, I was really into it but the fact I was a woman made things complicated for me. I wasn’t considered as a writer, but as a woman doing graffiti, so some people wanted to paint with me just because it was cool to paint with a chick, or others wouldn’t want to (talking ’bout panels) because they were feeling the responsibility of my presence ?
I just wanted to draw, all there paranoia was too much for me, I was mad angry!

A female writer… Wich question do you hate the most and why? And which one nobody ask you and you want to?

I hate the question: “ can you make it?” if I’m carrying a ladder or bags of spraycans, or if we have to climb over a wall.
If I’m in this situation it’s because I wanted it and I can handle it. I don’t need your help, maybe u need mine? Then I hate those questioning me about moves and, in general, all stereotypes about women and graffiti, and go-getters. What I’ve never been asked? If after all these years of commitment I still feel as mad/angry as when I started….
Well, now I’m more conscious about what I can and want to do, I don’t feel like I need to prove something because I think that those who are still concerned by the fact that I am a woman have been left apart, what matters is what you do and how you do it, everybody knows that!
What is true is that illegal graffiti put you in situations in which conventionally a woman wouldn’t want to be in, the important thing is to be conscious and to make the right choices, graffiti are not for everyone. Now I do everything for myself when and how I want, even if it sounds arrogant, I’m always very proud to be a woman!!!

You are also a tattoo artist, both world are related for you?

Yes I believe the wolds of tattoos and graffiti have a lot in common, the fact many writers are also tattoo artists is no coincidence. Your artworks on skin travel like a graffiti on a train, with the difference that your tattoo can’t be buffed!
The more you do, the more people recognize your style and know you’re on point, people don’t need to know you in person to know your name. Both are in constant evolution. Graffiti and tattoos exist everywhere and every city has its scene.

Violence into graffiti, what’s your oppinion? How you react in a tense and violence situation?

Violence always embarrasses me. I think it’s for those who are not able to speak. I do believe in the “bitch-slap” though, the one that only hurts your pride.
I’ve been in several situations in which violence has been used and sincerely I haven’t been able to react as I would have wanted because I had never expected to find myself in such a situation.
The difference between a man and a woman is physical force and also sensibility. The one who imposes himself over a woman with violence is a coward, not a man.

Which writers do you like and why?

I have no favorite writer. My standards are not necessarily based on technique and effects but on what a graffiti conveys to me. It must not necessarily be clean and well colored, but must be readable and full of impact. I hate those who destroy the letter’s skeleton.
Moreover, what matters to me is the perseverance and  the continuity of a writer, I’m interested in those who are present no matter what, rather than those who bomb for a whole year then disappear!

I like authenticity, so  I’m happy when I see a train painted by people  who know their thing, a bombing done in a few minutes, a perfect wall, a roof top that makes you wonder “ how the hell did they do that?”

Which motive would make you stop? (Writing)

Nothing, I can’t stop.

How is your city scene?

Milan has a very active scene but full of meteorites, unfortunately. Maybe it is the mirror of how graffiti are less and less a niche thing.

In tattoo your style is classic.. How would you describe your graffiti style? Are they related?

I don’t think my style fits into a category. I just want my name to be readable and  letters to keep their body, whether it is block letters, cursive, or a mix of both. Whether there are outlines, lights, shadows or 3D. As in tattoos, I like classic style with solid outlines and few lines.

How do you imagine yourself in a close future? ( talking about graffiti)

I am dedicating a lot of time to my job at the moment so I’m less active. I’m still looking for a balance to bring both things on the way I want to.