If you are into pure graffiti you are going to be into John “Crash” Matos. His work is composed of bold lettering and vivid colors. From 1981 to 2013 Crash has been crashing onto our walls, and isn’t stopping any time soon.
Born in 1961, John “Crash” Matos was raised in the Bronx, New York, and his art work is proof. From age 13, Matos followed the older kids from his neighborhood to go bombing. His moniker “Crash” sprang from an incident that same year when he accidentally crashed a computer in his school. From then on, “Crash” in stylistic variations could be spotted throughout the city. The 80’s saw Crash’s journey from the train yards into galleries. He contributed largely to launching the graffiti movement as a whole, his iconic patterns leading to collaborations with many big-name companies. He has brought his distinctive style to Absolut Vodka and Levi’s among others. Check out his latest work:
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