Crash-John Matos, year and title unknown, Graffiti art
Crash, John Matos, began plastering his art on trains, subways and vacant building at the tender age of 13. His place is society has been very important for graffiti artists in the 70's and 80's. He was one of the pioneers to transcend graffiti art from the streets to the walls of an art gallery, high art!
Art is an amazing concept. Art is any and everywhere, many people are quick to denounce graffiti as art, but it is part of a culture, it is how people tell their story...is that not what art is?
I quickly gravitated to the work above. I am a huge fan of Pop Artist James Rosenquist, and the above work instantly reminded me of Rosenquist's work. Upon comparing them they are both on the same scale and the color and subject are remarkably close. This work is about life and looking deep into ones thoughts and mind. Extremely touching....
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