![]() ![]() But most NY writers maintain the classic graffiti style. Not all - there is Rime MSK and a few guys who are next level. Here in NYC, the writers are very academic they are Old School academic. And we have the German graffiti writers whose letters are always evolving. I think that back in Europe, we’ve had other influences - such as Mode 2 and the cartoon styles that inspired him. It’s always a tribute.Ĭan you tell us a bit about the difference between French graffiti and the graffiti you’ve seen here while painting in NYC or Jersey City? ![]() I put my own stamp on it! It’s kind of like sampling in hip-hop – a remix of sorts! I see my work as a tribute to some of my favorite characters. I was influenced early on by the Kermits, Disney, Hanna–Barbera… In my work, I try not to reproduce the same thing that I see. ![]() If I had to define my style, I would describe it as cartoon. How would you define your style? What differentiates it from others? I think that was the beginning of my story! What, would you say, has had the largest impact upon your particular style - both as a graffiti artist and a designer?Ĭomics! I was always drawing, and the comics I was reading inspired my characters. They exposed me to graffiti, street art, comics and pop culture, in general. I was into the skateboard culture back then, and I met many other skaters who were tagging the streets. It’s been about 25 years now since I first started doing graffiti. At the time, street and travel photographer Karin du Maire had the opportunity to interview him:
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