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63 just more complex than that,” explains Roy. “The extremity that Westerners go to to seem unique is absurd and self-absorbed, and just as banal as the lengths others go to not to stand out. It’s just a different angle.” The Mississippi native’s opinions are delivered gently, without prejudice, as are the messages contained in his paintings. He notes that the Ko- rean street art community, like most of the world’s street art communities, is open to new people and new ideas, and this sense of openness allows street art to thrive in every corner of the world. “Some of the most unique and creative people I have ever come across are Korean artists, so fuck all these stereotypes and assumptions.” Michael Roy expresses a version of street art stripped of bravado and backed with a strong sense of humor. His artwork will stand on walls throughout Korea, Japan, the U.S., Germany and many more countries for years to come. More info the featured murals are collaborations between Bird Cap and Junkhouse. More of Roy’s art can be found at birdcap.tumblr.com and facebook.com/birdcapart, while t-shirts with custom pieces are available at varyd.com. The sofT-spoken souTherner is humble and forThrighT abouT whaT he does, quieTly proud and always preparing for The fuTure.