AeroSoul: Urban Hieroglyphics
(an International African Diaspora Spray Can Art Movement)

AeroSoul is a community institution and cultural resource that documents, promotes and develops the legacy and rich history of the African/African diaspora's writing culture commonly known as Aerosol Art or Spray Can Art. From ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) pyramid texts and Dogon (Mali) wall drawings to the wall paintings of (Haitian) Vodun temples; AeroSoul draws upon the legacy of African/African diasporic writing and literary narrative that is displayed on walls and architecture. AeroSoul’s international outreach and influence extends to Africa, Europe and Hawaii by collaborating with and showing the work of artists from all parts of Africa and the African diaspora. AeroSoul’s artists create murals in the HipHop aesthetic that advocate for self-determination in struggling Black and Brown communities. This site is designed to promote youth advocacy through HipHop's first element. Passing on the ancient writing tradition to the next generation through educational apprenticeship will insure that our cultural rituals will have the power to free our collective spirit & mind.

In honor of African History we focus on the Black/African contribution, narrative and experience in Spray Can Art. The art genre known culturally to its practitioners, as “Writing” has been a vital part of the American inner-city landscape since the late 1960’s.  Sprouting roots from the ghettos and subways of New York City, Spray Can Writing has extended its cultural influence to youth across the nation and the world. AeroSoul is a movement designed to protect, preserve and promote the legacy of Writing Culture in struggling Black/Brown communities.

Youth Programs 
​"The seeds are the greatest!"

Elementary Students at Charles Drew School participate in an AeroSoul Arts Healthy living LOVE mural. SanFrancisco California

Healthy living LOVE mural at Charles Drew Elementary School San Francisco CA

AeroSoul: A commitment to building community and sharing rich cultural tradition.

Detail from Stop the Violence mural in East Oakland California

A2 Panel: Demer, Mad, Refa, Sak, Tean, Mode2, Phade, Cre-8, Kade, Chain3

King Cre8 RTN crew

SUPPORT
AeroSoul, its coordinators, and participants appreciate your support in ensuring that this historic Cultural Movement reaches its potential to positively impact youth and struggling communities. In order to achieve this potential, funding is sought for the resources and materials necessary for organizing exhibitions, classes and cultural enriching events. Please support the AeroSoul movement.

Help Fund the AeroSoul Movement

AeroSoul is a grass roots institution made up of professional Artists and educators committed to creating solutions conducive to positive growth for young people. We are an independent cultural institution that relies on the financial support of the community and other visionaries who share our vision to make change possible and accessible to young people through the arts. Community problems require community solutions; your support is paramount to our success.

DONATION INFORMATION
To guarantee our continued success, AeroSoul must raise a minimum of $30,000 Annually cover our programming cost, facility cost and staffing.

Your support helps us grow. Donate securely through GoFundme. It takes a village to raise up the youth and we need your support to reach our program goals. www.gofundme.com/blackpanthermural
Thank You

GOODS/SERVICES DONORS: Please see contact information below.

Contact AeroSoul Director, Refa1  at aerosoulstaff@gmail.com  
for further donation and/or non-profit information, or mail donation to:

AeroSoul
c/o Refa1
PO Box 22266
Oakland, CA 94623

​Thank you in advance for your support! 
Peace,
-Refa1
Director