Expression is a basic synonym for art, and that there is plenty of in Ben Naz's work and it could not be more clearer in the body of work which Ben has produced for his upcoming solo show 'One Last Ride' at Graffik Gallery, Portobello Road.
With a mixed heritage (France & Philippines) Ben moved back to the Philippines in the early 1980s as a young boy, this was at a time when the country was in a most tumultuous state. Being artistically inclined meant that it was only natural for Ben to express his socio-political angst through his art. It was inevitable that Ben would choose a peripheral form of art which was going to not only challenge the world around him in its statements but also push the boundaries in terms in what would be accepted as 'art' in the unbound realm of art. Therefore 'street art' has always been Ben's realm and rule it he does indeed. From Los Angeles to the Far East Ben Naz is recognised as a one of the foremost characters in the street art world.
