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Someone or other of relative importance always seems to be up in arms about the detriments of graffiti. Clearly, they've never seen the work of Melbourne street artist Reka. Inspired by both his natural surroundings and Japanese culture, Reka's work juxtaposes vibrant colours, textures and graphics to create offbeat, thought provoking images. By utilising pseudo human forms and appropriating well-known pop icons, he humorously explores the relationship between man and nature. Sounds a little different to the lackluster tagging graffiti that adorns the local train station. Melbourne folk can catch a glimpse of their home-grown artist's work at his latest exhibition "Tall Oaks", on display until the 13th of June at the No Vacancy Gallery. If you're quick you could also snap up some of the limited-edition prints available. Leave the aerosol at home.