V2k is a self-taught Lithuanian/Scottish street artist based in Aberdeen, Scotland. He creates in a variety of mediums, from small to large-scale works on the streets. His practice is predominantly stencil based images and text/poetry in public spaces. His work focuses on the socio-political aspects that have a direct or indirect impact on our way of thinking, communication, and perception of reality. Often, accents in his work are placed on exposing injustice and the disproportionate power imbalance of the capitalist system. V2k seeks to promote freedom for the human mind and soul, unrestricted by the socio-political systems of power.
“Wondering what came first, poetry or music, I feel neither can exist without the other. Together they tell stories, bring light in dark times, and turn sorrow into joy. For me, music is friendship and poetry is something mined from the soul. This project was made with Vakaru Plentas, my dear friend, jazz vocal teacher and singer-songwriter Julija Jaudžemė, aka Sesuo, and music producer Žilvinas Juodis, aka DJ Blackie, both based in Klaipėda, Lithuania, where I am originally from. We chose my poem “Season For Love”, written on the streets of Aberdeen, and transformed it across two seas into the song and music video “Love Within” in Klaipėda.”
— V2k