Street Art Connects Us - with Ben Eine

Ben Eine is one of the most successful street artists in the world and is regarded as a pioneer in the exploration of graffiti letterforms. Originally a graffiti writer, Eine started his career over 30 years ago, leaving his first tag all over London before developing his distinct typographic style.
Steven talks to Ben about the home of street art, and how it should be used as a tool to revitalise communities, how all street art is the art of "getting over", and why your passion should always be your driving force.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Street art has the power to enliven a place, and empower communities. It should be used as a way of revitalising a place that needs colour.
If you have passion, belief and self-motivation, then money and renown isn't that important in our quest to create.
The governing bodies who control society are doing a bad job of inspiring and caring for us all. It is up to us to inject positivity and beauty into the world.
Discipline gives us a sense of self-worth. Pursuits such as sport and art grant us ways to focus and connect with others, inspiring us to work harder on being the best versions of ourselves.
BEST MOMENTS
'I believe that street art should be in poorer communities - where they need an injection of colour'
'Graffiti and street art is about the art of getting over. It's about getting your name and message up'
'I had a passion and a belief'
'We inject colour and interest into boring grey walls'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Steven Sulley Study     
Ben Eine - https://beneine.co.uk
Ben Eine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/einesigns/?hl=en
ABOUT THE HOST
The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.
As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.
My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.
CONTACT METHOD
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