Megic

Artist Megic graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts with a strong talent in art, in addition to his skill in creating realistic artworks, bringing them to life. He is currently based in Shenzhen, China, and has continuously produced new pieces of art in the form of graffiti. Megic has become a popular figure among the younger generation in China through his street art, street wear apparel designs, and directing graffiti documentaries. 

His nickname “Megic” comes from his love for Harry Potter and the magic world the movies and books are set in. Just as Harry Potter has several magical elements to it, Megic believes the world of graffiti is just as magical. His passion for magic and his desire to be unique led him to go by the name Megic.

Before attending the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Megic’s passion for art first sparked in his high school art class. In an interview with https://www.elrincondelasboquillas.com, Megic stated, “I’d never seen anything so cool, so I started tagging after school and gained infinite power after that.” His belief that graffiti is magical and powerful is reflected in his several surreal artworks.

In 2018, he visited Hong Kong to participate in the HK Walls annual festival. Megic had the opportunity to paint the Hollywood Building on Hollywood Road, an old building built in 1963. This turquoise structure is covered in a graffiti painting of a water dragon and what seems to be lotus flowers. The dragon is pointing downwards towards the street as a symbol of the emperor descending to earth to protect the people. He chose to give the dragon a leopard print across its back to bring wealth to this building. This dragon is meant to be gentle, prosperous, and protective. In Megic’s Instagram caption, he writes, “I hope this dragon can protect the historic Hollywood building.” This artwork combines traditional Chinese elements with a touch of modernism. In Chinese culture, dragons represent power, strength, good fortune, and prosperity. Megic incorporated these elements through small but meaningful choices.