Spray Ups

Graffiti is more than a passing glare through your window, it’s the time and thought process of an artist who may never be discovered documenting their very being on a wall for millions to see. No matter what contributions they make to graffiti history, these artists’ work may never be preserved. It's the humility, secrecy, and devotion to anonymity which states no matter how influential you are, you still have to die as a janitor in a hospital where no one knows how much you contributed. This book is intended to encapsulate the complex story that is Philadelphia Graffiti: the history, the artists, and the politics that make up this story, and the tension that snaps and sprays covering everyone in the surrounding areas.