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The root of all graffiti art in Los Angeles stems from local gang graffiti and New York graffiti influences. These influences changed the style of traditional gang graffiti that was and still is common in Los Angeles to this day. The changes have been noticeable and have become more colorful immediately opening the eyes of many Angelinos, as well as the rest of the world's eyes, to this new phenomenon. Until now, Los Angeles graffiti art has never been thoroughly documented, including the actual writers' images and personal stories. Graffiti writing is as sacred as a religion to most writers, and is a life-changing event to others. Graffiti art is a unique expression of what we all feel. It invokes passion and pride, and lets everyone know who we are, and what we stand for and believe in.
This book makes every attempt to relive the excitement that took place over the course of history in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, as well as the road that most of these writers followed. It's an experience that will take you through the historical events that paved the style of Los Angeles graffiti art--through pictures of the writers' work to their actual expressed feelings of their experiences. Each writer's personal accounts breathe life into their work, giving the world a true look into "The History of Los Angeles Graffiti Art." |
