This large-scale tribute honors the life and legacy of Bender (Alexander Buchanan). A former King of the Dot (KOTD) Champion who started the Ottawa hip-hop group Flight Distance. Beyond his reputation as a battle rapper, he was also a highly respected visual artist. This mural was created to preserve his memory following his passing in March 2018, ensuring his contribution to Ottawa’s culture stays visible on the streets he influenced.
The piece is a collaboration between The Higher Ups, Prank, and Mopes. Prank and Mopes ground the tribute in their mastery of Wildstyle. The complex, interlaced technicality of their letters serves as the perfect visual metaphor for the dense, multi-syllabic wordplay Bender was known for.
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