Fat Letters

November 2, 2019

Spray paint graffiti of a fat letters with dark shadowing

Found on a nice white delivery truck, this lettering piece looks quick but still well thought out. The outlined rectangles draw my eye, but I’m not sure I like them. And that tension is probably a good thing.

Midtown, Manhattan.

Signature

September 7, 2019

Close up photo of a large iron beam with orange spray painted graffiti saying "Iron Workers Local 40" in a stylized fontA construction site for a new skyscraper as the iron beams are fitted in place

Artist’s should sign their work and craftsmen and women are no different, which is why this piece caught my eye. It wasn’t just the large signature, but the stylized lettering that drew my attention. It’s that letter style that screams “graffiti” and not just “advertising” or “branding.” It’s also intriguing to think of all that lies within and under the surface of the places we inhabit. A hidden world, with hidden meaning and a hidden history just out of sight.

Hudson Yards, Manhattan.

Masters

April 7, 2019

Graffiti lettering saying, "kill your masters" on a wall with blue sky behind

The masses are getting restless. Of course, I’m also concerned about the capitalization and punctuation.

West side, Manhattan.

Fangs

March 30, 2019

Spray paint graffiti lettering with fangs illustrated inside the letters

A subtle, but well executed illustration of faces within the lettering. I just wish the blue was more saturated.

Midtown, Manhattan.

I Belong

March 24, 2019

Large spray painted lettering on a brick wall saying "I belong to God" with incorrect punctuation

I think that the quote marks are for emphasis and that this is indeed a question. It’s a long piece stretching over 50 feet. The lettering — especially the G in God — reminds of me of director Tim Burton’s work. I guess we all just want to belong, but that we don’t like being told to whom.

Midtown, Manhattan.