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While people in western countries
have been using art as a tool to express
their views for many years, a local
graffiti artist Pantone C thinks it is quite
difficult for Hong Kong to develop a
culture like foreign countries. He thinks
that graffiti and street art can only be a
scratch since the artworks are usually
quickly removed. However, Pantone
C supports what the people are doing.
“This is a rebellious action, yet I don’t
think there is any problem with it. It’s
just like people using different ways
to protest and express their discontent
towards the government. Street art and
stencilling are more contagious than
simply writing down slogans on the
walls,” Pantone C says. “It is easy to
Midnight Glue’s graffiti write words using colour spray, but it is
lists out the four unanswered difficult to write it artistically. So, one of
demands in both Chinese and
English. (Photo courtesty of the reasons why I set up the workshop
Midnight Glue) is to teach others basic skills of making
graffiti.”

They can stop reading news and
taking part in discussions of the move-

ment, but they cannot turn a blind eye to
the images on the walls.

people to join the citywide strike on 5th August.

• Complete withdrawal of the
extradition bill
• An independent inquiry into
alleged police brutality
• Retraction of the classification
of protesters as “rioters” Photo courtesy of Midnight Glue
• Amnesty for arrested protesters A mega-size sticker by Midnight Glue on the roadside show
• Implementation of dual universal cases how anti-riot police treat a protest violently by hitting
suffrage him with the baton and grabbing his backpack.