For Charles «Chaz» Bojórquez, godfather
of cholo writing, this is the case.
With these influences, he created his own unique style
of cholo writing, which he began to tag on the streets throughout the»70s and»80s.
Not exact matches
Mexican TV and film star Bichir gives a poignant performance, but he's distinctly more European than the
cholos and Chicano laborers on the sketchy edges
of the hero's plight.
Now, his name is synonymous with
cholo style graffiti, so much so that three
of his works have been acquired by the Smithsonian.
Unlike the bright cartoon - style murals
of the East Coast graffiti,
cholo writing features stark black - and - white lettering that pays homage to traditional typefaces.
The exhibition will feature paintings, mixed media sculptures, and interactive installations by 50
of the most dynamic artists and will emphasize Los Angeles's role in the evolution
of graffiti and street art, with special sections dedicated to seminal local movements such as
cholo graffiti and Dogtown skateboard culture.