Massive Attack's 3D on His Graffiti Art in 1985/6 in Bristol

This footage shows the graffiti ability of the man known as 3D, aka Robert Del Naja, at the centre of my book.

Shared in July by the BBC West of England, it was finally shared by the man himself today on his band's Facebook page.

It contains a very interesting interview about the street art scene in the middle of the 1980s, which has dramatically changed since. It is also a great footage showing the artist at work, at a time when spraying was still largely illegal or possible on a few private walls.

BBC Inside Out West

July 26 · 

This previously unbroadcast footage of young graffiti artist Robert Del Naja - 3D from Massive Attack - is a priceless piece of social history. 

Produced by Philip Johnson for his open access Video Workshop at Filton Technical College circa 1985/86, it shows 3D painting a piece on the facade of the original Westworld clothing shop in Lower Park Row, Bristol, filmed by student Morris Weeks as part of a group project. 

This is intercut with an interview with the man himself by Philip, with whose permission we're able to share this with you.

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According to now famous street artists from Bristol, like Inkie, Nick Walker and of course Banksy, 3D inspired them all and really made graffiti special in this era. His adventures at the time are recollected in the fourth and fifth chapter of my book...

Enjoy this rare piece of recent history!!