ALL CHROME
HAPPY NEW YEARS
Unlike past years which seem to very static, 2009 was a roller coaster of events in all aspects. I was going through all my Flickr "favorites" and thought about doing a "Best of 2009" which I felt would be very appropriate on this New Years Eve.....
I personally believe 2009 was one of those pinnacle years for graffiti were it started to move in a new direction in terms of style and technique. A year when when writers went Steven Spielberg on their pieces and a movement towards extreme abstraction and inference of letters began. The perceived ability to keep up with Joneses no longer relies on a bang'n two colors with a strong letter set. A ton of colors, paint sponsorship, Scissor lift and 3 days at a wall are needed to reach the bar. On the the same token the increasing interest of traditional lettering and that old school astethic seem to balance out the new.
In an effort not to sound Old and Shitty I embrace all change, dollars and and anything that comes my way. I'm looking forward to 2010 to see how the old and new evolve. Many thanks to everyone for making 2009 an amazing year. Best wishes for 2010!
ALL CHROME
HAPPY NEW YEARS
Unlike past years which seem to very static, 2009 was a roller coaster of events in all aspects. I was going through all my Flickr "favorites" and thought about doing a "Best of 2009" which I felt would be very appropriate on this New Years Eve.....
I personally believe 2009 was one of those pinnacle years for graffiti were it started to move in a new direction in terms of style and technique. A year when when writers went Steven Spielberg on their pieces and a movement towards extreme abstraction and inference of letters began. The perceived ability to keep up with Joneses no longer relies on a bang'n two colors with a strong letter set. A ton of colors, paint sponsorship, Scissor lift and 3 days at a wall are needed to reach the bar. On the the same token the increasing interest of traditional lettering and that old school astethic seem to balance out the new.
In an effort not to sound Old and Shitty I embrace all change, dollars and and anything that comes my way. I'm looking forward to 2010 to see how the old and new evolve. Many thanks to everyone for making 2009 an amazing year. Best wishes for 2010!
ALL CHROME