Think BIG Serigraph 11 x 14
This concept was inspired by classical composer Carlos Simon’s masterpiece, “Graffiti.” A selection of orchestral music named after and inspired by Hip-Hop's form of artistic expression is such a full circle moment. Ironically, just as recent as the 1990’s Hip-Hop was prohibited, demonized and even protested on a global level. After being proud and perplexed by the sheet music to Graffiti a notorious line popped in my head from one of the most revered rappers of all time, Biggie. In a masterfully crafted verse he celebrates and reflects on the process and pain it took for Hip-Hop to evolve from a block party into a global culture. My idea was to express that same sentiment while highlighting the parallel and juxtaposition between classical music and hip-hop. “You never thought that Hip-Hop would take it this far”.
Each one of these pieces is hand printed and numbered to make every one unique. Thank you for your support
This concept was inspired by classical composer Carlos Simon’s masterpiece, “Graffiti.” A selection of orchestral music named after and inspired by Hip-Hop's form of artistic expression is such a full circle moment. Ironically, just as recent as the 1990’s Hip-Hop was prohibited, demonized and even protested on a global level. After being proud and perplexed by the sheet music to Graffiti a notorious line popped in my head from one of the most revered rappers of all time, Biggie. In a masterfully crafted verse he celebrates and reflects on the process and pain it took for Hip-Hop to evolve from a block party into a global culture. My idea was to express that same sentiment while highlighting the parallel and juxtaposition between classical music and hip-hop. “You never thought that Hip-Hop would take it this far”.
Each one of these pieces is hand printed and numbered to make every one unique. Thank you for your support
This concept was inspired by classical composer Carlos Simon’s masterpiece, “Graffiti.” A selection of orchestral music named after and inspired by Hip-Hop's form of artistic expression is such a full circle moment. Ironically, just as recent as the 1990’s Hip-Hop was prohibited, demonized and even protested on a global level. After being proud and perplexed by the sheet music to Graffiti a notorious line popped in my head from one of the most revered rappers of all time, Biggie. In a masterfully crafted verse he celebrates and reflects on the process and pain it took for Hip-Hop to evolve from a block party into a global culture. My idea was to express that same sentiment while highlighting the parallel and juxtaposition between classical music and hip-hop. “You never thought that Hip-Hop would take it this far”.