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A-Squared (Street Artist)

A-Squared is a young duo of street artists living in Melbourne, Australia. 17'Leven (pronounced one-seven-leven) and Astrixx compose the new-age graffiti group, both growing up in Eastern Melbourne and having attended Princes' Hill Secondary College.

A-Squared started out in 2009, tagging and vandalising. In 2011 the artists expanded their arsenal to include spray paint and stencils. During 2012 A-Squared was seen in more alleyways than classrooms and are thought to have dropped out of school.

A-Squared work in broad daylight in the shadier and less trafficked areas of their home suburbs. The duo has run into controversy after painting over and vandalising other artists' work. 17'Leven says:

"I'm sorry if your pride got hurt by our home improvements... but art is for everyone to see, hear, touch, feel, destroy and improve."

A-Squared supports gay rights, youth rights and the legalisation of marijuana. Few pieces of their art have contained these political messages, because they make a point to refrain from using propaganda in their works. Although, they have expressed great interest in spreading their message through art in the future.

A-Squared is influenced by Stinkyfish, Xero and Rone. But their uncontrolled, rough style is one of their own.

Their art is smattered around the darker corners of: Carlton & Carlton North, Brunswick & Brunswick East, Fitzroy & Fitzroy North.