SJK 171
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History
SJK 171 attended the High School of Art and Design along with a number of other early graffiti artists,[3] including Tracy 168 and Al Diaz, co-creator of SAMO, and began writing in 1968 under the name SJK 171. His work was the first triple outline, large colorful letters to appear on the 1 Line of the New York City Transit System.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Some sources have recognized him as a graffiti pioneer[4][5] and also for originating the "squiggly lines" style of outlining graffiti.[6]Template:Better source needed
In early 1971, he began to use the "swiggly radiant energy lines" later popularized by Keith Haring.[6] SJK 171 is also credited with pioneering the use of arrows in graffiti writing around this same time.[6] In 1972, he was hired by the Joffrey Ballet to paint his designs, live, in the stage production of Twyla Tharp's ballet Deuce Coupe, along with other graffiti artists, including Stay High 149.[7]
In 1973, SJK 171 was featured in a New York Magazine essay on graffiti art by Richard Goldstein.[8]
Gallery and show appearances
1973: A collaborative mural bearing SJK 171's tag, along with those of PHASE 2 and a dozen other early graffiti artists, was the main attraction at a gallery show of graffiti art at Razor Gallery in SoHo.[9] SJK 171 was also one of several graffiti writers featured in the backdrop design for the Joffery Ballet's production of Deuce Coupe.[10]
2014: SJK 171's work is included in the permanent collection of The Museum of the City of New York.[11]
2018-2019: SJK 171 was included in "Beyond the Streets", a street art exhibition displayed in Los Angeles and New York.[4][5]
References
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Further reading
- Chandès, Hervé. Born in the Streets, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, 2006, Template:ISBN.
- Gastman, Roger. The History of American Graffiti, HarperCollins, 2011, Template:ISBN.
- Deitch, Jeffrey. Art in The Streets, Rizzoli International Publications, 2011, Template:ISBN.
- Gastman, Roger. Wall Writers: Graffiti in Its Innocence, Gingko Press, 2015, Template:ISBN.
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