Montana LOOKBOOK #08 / 2023
MontanaCans LOOKBOOK 2023 Issue #8 It's that time again to welcome the release of the Montana Cans Lookbook 2023 edition #8. There is no rewind button on life, making it all the more important to reflect on the year that was, and the things that happened during that period. The Montana-Cans Lookbook does just that and reflects on some of the highlights from the year prior. A moment to reflect on those things that may not have received as much shine as they deserved while being "in the moment". www.montana-cans.blog
MontanaCans LOOKBOOK 2023 Issue #8
It's that time again to welcome the release of the Montana Cans Lookbook 2023 edition #8. There is no rewind button on life, making it all the more important to reflect on the year that was, and the things that happened during that period. The Montana-Cans Lookbook does just that and reflects on some of the highlights from the year prior. A moment to reflect on those things that may not have received as much shine as they deserved while being "in the moment".
www.montana-cans.blog
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Turning tradition on its head<br />
Where does he come up with this stuff? And what lit the<br />
fire to take his graffiti down this path? It got us curious<br />
and thinking. Only the man himself could answer these<br />
questions so we decided to ask and see where it takes<br />
us. Here is what he had to say.<br />
→ “Shit Happens”. It<br />
sure does, whichever<br />
way up you experience<br />
it.<br />
An interview with Max Solca<br />
<strong>Montana</strong> Cans<br />
For those of us who did not know of Max Solca before<br />
seeing your works on the <strong>Montana</strong> Cans Blog, in what<br />
style did your graffiti start?<br />
Max Solca<br />
It started when I was small, like most kids exploring<br />
graffiti for the first time. My friends and I painted along<br />
the subway line in Stockholm in the late 90s. There were<br />
endless possibilities if you wanted to be seen.<br />
MC<br />
Was it always in a similar vein?<br />
MS<br />
Yeah, my technique got better and the objects got<br />
riskier but I kept my interest in the subways in Stockholm.<br />
MC<br />
How did it get to the way it is now?<br />
MS<br />
I felt a bit done after 10 years and at the same time I<br />
discovered comics. I realized that a painting could<br />
communicate so much more, so I applied to a Comic<br />
School and moved to Malmö. I studied there for 2 years<br />
and after that, 2 more years in a Graphic course. During<br />
that time I developed my expression with spray cans by<br />
doing characters with quotes and paintings with<br />
biographic content, and ”killed my darlings” to express<br />
it as simply and specifically as possible.<br />
MC<br />
You are from Malmö Sweden, a city (and country) with<br />
lots of talented graffiti style writers. How is your work<br />
received among your peers? And how much consideration<br />
do you give the opinions of others?<br />
MS<br />
I am very aware of my place in the Graff scene here in<br />
Malmö. I know almost everyone and because of my<br />
different appearance, I don’t think I’m in anybody’s way.<br />
I see the great tradition of graffiti and I love it. The illegal<br />
climate here is relatively relaxed and you can talk your<br />
way out of trouble if you’re in the mood.<br />
MC<br />
If we consider some of the unwritten rules of graffiti,<br />
like basing your work on the tag, not going over some<br />
116 Artist in focus/Interview Max solca
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