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Since he was young, New York City native AV One was always fond of drawing and much fantasized about being an artist. Not formally exposed to art school he learned his skills on the streets of New York and through the knowledge and valuable experience of people around him.
Graffiti has been a major influence on his life, and by mixing it with elements of hip hop
Anthony found his base and from there persisted predominantly by experimenting and
letting his passion take over. “Like any art, I love Graffiti art when it’s new and inventive,
whether its art or vandalism” says Anthony who believes in its pure, raw, primitive energy.
His technique consists of photorealistic images such as silkscreen, mixed with paint,
markers, spray cans, collaging and oxidation, just about anything he can get his hands on.
A lot of his techniques are inspired by what catches his eye, whether it is a vandalized wall
corroded with rust and mildew,a simple urban beauty, or the chaotic aspects of living.
But unlike a lot of artists of our time, Anthony produces every part of his art in-house,
from the actual making of his silk screens, to printing, framing and working any other
material he may add to his art. Every inch of his creation happens within his control,
pushing him to constantly experiment with new mediums.
His Influences
Hip-Hop music, Graffiti, New York City, Jean-Michel Basquiat,
Vincent Van Gogh, Fashion, Robert Rauschenberg, Kehinde Wiley,
Andy Warhol, Romare Bearden, GANO and TMNK.
His Peers
Ryan Graeff, Katsu, Matthew Courtney, Ron Jones, Matt Siren
BIO
“Art Basil” – Miami, FLLot F Gallery, “Idle Construction” – Boston, MAThe Fort, “BQE” – Brisbane, AustraliaMighty Tanaka, “Iconography” Group Show – New York, NYMighty Tanaka, “Back to School” Group Show – New York, NY
Soapstone Gallery, “Across the Board” Group Show – New York, NY
The Fort, “Support the Fort #2″ Group Show – Brisbane, Australia
Launch Pad, “Show & Prove” Co-curator for Group Show – New York, NY
Lot F Gallery, “PIECE” Group Show – Boston, MA
Spun Turtle “Street Dreams” Collective Graffiti Art Show – Cambridge, ON (Canada)
AE Studios, “Excess and Environment” Group Show – New York, NY
Sheraton Hotel/Joakim Von Ditmar, Private Event – Stockholm, Sweden
Cameo Gallery, “Perspectives on NYC” Group Show – Brooklyn, NY
Cambridge Arts Festival/Exhibition – Cambridge , ON
2009
Cheryl Hazaan, “The Red Show” Group Show – New York, NY
SONY/PlayStation, Promotion Graphics – New York, NY
ThinkSpace Gallery, “From the streets of Brooklyn” Group Show – Los Angeles, CA
Dray Walk Gallery/LAVA Collective, ”City Scapes” Group Show – London, United Kingdom
NIKE/ Lebron James, “More Than a Game” Event Interior – New York, NY
Versus Gallery, Solo Exhibition – Brisbane Australia
AdHoc/Martha Cooper, “Going Postal” Group Show – Brooklyn, NY -2009
Inoperable Gallery, Group Show – Vienna, Austria
Art Basel, Various Events & Exhibitions(AdHoc, “To Burn”/Celso, Graffiti Gone Global) – Miami, FL
Appaman Clothing Co., Fall/Winter Collection – New York, NY
The Combine, “Work To Do” Group Show – New York, NY
FTW Surf Shop, Interior and Custom works – Queens, NY.
Urban Code, “Headlines” Solo Exhibition – Venice, Italy
Art Break Gallery, “The Great Outdoors” Group Show – Brooklyn, NY
Fresh Esthetics Gallery, Solo Exhibition – Brooklyn, NY
Brooklynite Gallery, “Shoe Shine Box” Group Show – Brooklyn, NY
Art and Soul Studio, “Bust” Group Show – Allentown, PA
Destination Art Space, Solo Exhibition – New York, NY
INSITE Magazine, Magazine Cover Art and Subsequent Solo Show – Brooklyn, NY
Mighty Tanaka Gallery, “Hybridism” Collective Show – Brooklyn, NY
2008
Art Basel, Charcoal Studio’s/Gen Art(in collaboration with GRL) – Miami, FL
Des-Cours Arts & Technology Festival – New Orleans, LA
The Print Factory “MEDIUMS”, Group Show – New York, NY
Imperial(Night Club interior) – New York, NY
VH1, “Who wants to work for Diddy?” – New York, NY
HBO, “How to make it in NY” – New York, NY
Busta Rhymes, “Like Oh” (Music Video) – New York, NY
Destination Art Space, Dual Exhibition – New York, NY
Muse Gallery, Solo Exhibition – New London, CT
Lott Gallery/Bombin’ Magazine, Group Show – New York, NY
Sundance Film Festival, “GRL, the First Season” – Park City, UT
Aveda , Earth day Recycle and Re-use event – New York, NY
Papa B Studio, Solo Exhibition – New York, NY
Vlada Lounge, Solo Exhibition – New York, NY
Fusion Gallery, Group Show – Collinswood, NJ
Woodward Gallery, Collaborative Works with Matt Siren and DarkClouds – New York, NY
Museum of Modern Art, Private Event and Associated Exhibition – New York, NY
Von Dutch, Solo Exhibition and Clothing Collaboration – New York, NY
Jam Master Jay Awards @ Hammerstein Ballroom, LiveVisual Entertainment – New York, NY
2007
GRL/EyeBeam Gallery, “Laser Tag” & “Drip Sessions” – New York, NY
Gallery Bar, Solo Exhibition – New York, NY
Bob’s Lounge, Group Exhibition – New York, NY
2006
Rikers Island, Mural & Signage – Queens, NY
