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Chaka MKali: Power of Vision: East Phillips 2013

A Mural That Doesn’t Blink

This is vision beyond the surface, truth sprayed in layers, a story built from color and conviction. In 2013, under the guidance of Chaka Mkali (I Self Devine), a team of young artists aged 14-21 turned a wall into a window—a reflection of what they see, what they know, and what the world too often ignores. Each artist painted an eye, not just as a symbol, but as a statement. In every pupil, a truth stares back—the weight of experience, the urgency of justice, the future they refuse to wait for. This is youth vision sharpened by reality, translated through spray paint and movement. This ain’t just self-expression—it’s precision, a calculated approach to storytelling where every line carries intention. Not a single mark is random, not a single color without cause. The city becomes the canvas, the aerosol becomes the language, and the message is clear: the eyes never lie. No hesitation. No empty gestures. Just raw experience converted into art, demanding to be seen.

Chaka Mkali: Power of Vision: Lake Street 2009

Don't come with loaded assumptions.

This is about art as revolution. Here in 2009, we see Chaka Mkali (I Self Devine) in the 7th year of programing at Power of Vision, guiding young artists through the science of mural-making—no shortcuts, no assumptions, just straight process, vision, and execution. This is strategy, storytelling, and survival. Chaka schools the next generation on art as entrepreneurship, giving them the tools to flip their creativity into something lasting. They don’t just paint—they build, using spray cans and brushes to etch their narratives into the cityscape. From blueprint to final piece, these murals are more than just color on brick—it’s a manifesto. Watch the process unfold, where young artists get the can, the brush, and the spotlight to speak their truth through visual storytelling. The foundation is strong. The legacy is built. The art speaks.