Who is the Rude Bwoi and what does he want?

Rude Bwoi is an artist from East London who's work focuses on the changing nature of the borough of Hackney and East London over the last 20 years. His collage works forms the basis of a social commentary on the effects of regeneration, urban development and the resulting division amongst community groups, suggesting a deep connection to the social and geographical changes of the physical street space through time.

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Rude Bwoi represents a marker for connection to the cultural and historical heritage of where you live, its communities, landmarks and iconography that have come to mould your own identity. Keep a look out for Rude Bwoi Iconography hidden on road and transport, each identifies a point of interest in my mind.