THE STORY

Hemi Karaitiana, known professionally as Dqev, is a multidisciplinary creative whose work bleeds through the raw edges of underground culture. Rooted in the spirit of self-expression and rebellion, Dqev’s world is a fusion of gritty VHS nostalgia, Underground skate culture, and bold artistic defiance.

Dqev’s artistic voice resonates with raw intensity and unfiltered authenticity, breaking boundaries and sparking dialogue rooted in underground culture. His work stands as a powerful testament to the transformative energy of self-expression, urging those who dare to be different to embrace their own path and ignite change

Raised on the margins and moved by the need to be different, Dqev’s creations are charged with a dark aesthetic where distortion becomes language and imperfection tells the truth. Each project is a confrontation with the ordinary, inviting others to make a move and carve their own lane.

From visual design to fashion, from motion to stillness, Dqev’s output is as unfiltered as it is intentional. He captures the spirit of not fitting in, of standing apart challenging norms, subverting trends, and turning raw emotion into identity.