In front of Futura 2000 and Zephyr busNative children from sketching TombZephyr and Dondi
Graffiti community recently lost one of the most influential and respected members. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Dondi.
Born Donald J. White, the Italian and African-American parents, Dondi was the youngest of five boys. He was born 7 April 1961 in Manhattan and grew up in East New York Brooklyn section. As a child he entered the Catholic school, the influence of which later appeared in his paintings.
He was a very creative and pursue an array of interest include maintaining hobbies and pet pigeons fly. At the beginning of the 70s he began his career as a graffiti Naco, based Brooklyn crew member known as "The Odd Partners, 'which included Mickey 729 (aka TO), Movin' (aka TI 149), Hurst (aka IO), JEE two (aka JAMES), IK (aka HULK), dikes and UPS 2, among others. The Odd Partners dominate M, J and LL lines in the mid seventies. Dondi often cited MICKEY, Hurst, slaves and NOC 167 as major influences in his development as a graffiti artist.
In 1977 he created a form of graffiti itself, the CIA, stands CRAZY ARTIST stomach. Which consists of the members of the TOP is still active and some of the newer recruits, CIA TOP crew continues its tradition of dominance BMT but began focusing attention on line No. 2 IRT as well. A short list of some members of the CIA in the late seventies including: SID, KIST, duro, Lovin 2 (aka Aeron), PETE, ERIC (aka DEAL), Z-RO, GREG 167, Rasta KID CIA and 56, among others .
Dondi subscribe wholeheartedly to the apprenticeship system common graffiti in the community. He was quick to give guidance and advice to friends and followers. Outline he made to his fellow crew members and often helped them in their implementation of the cut. Over the years he helped nurture the talents of countless graffitists, many of whom make their own significant contributions to the culture.
In 1979, friends with Dondi noted photographer Martha Cooper. He began photographing his work and continue to document the whole car painting, entitled Children of the Cemetery Section 3 New Lots train yard on May 31, 1980. These photos, which now appears in the legendary book Subway Art (Thames & Hudson, 1984), was the first to show graffitist "behind enemy lines" and represents a huge risk by exposing the secret world of the writer. Although controversial, they are beautiful and important shot that managed to reveal much of the mystery surrounding the painting trains in the most elegant way.
In summer 1980, Dondi participated in a project called "Esses Studio." It was a two-month effort in which the artists at the time were invited to paint a canvas in a studio setting. The project is funded by arts patron named Sam Esses. The project concept is simple: to maintain the outstanding job done on the subway. Soon after he discovered graffiti art, Esses surprised to learn that the work was systematically erased by the MTA. Then, through the urging of his friend KEL139, Dondi come and paint in the studio. New York graffiti culture at the time was somewhat fragmented and writers who are isolated from each other. Interborough alliance is rare because many parents insist competition. With 20/20 hindsight It became apparent that "Studio Graffiti 1980" catalyzed graffiti renaissance of the 80's: in part because it serves as a large convention that new energy networks, alliances and focuses sprung forth. In two short months, a lot of isolation felt by the various factions of post removed.
Dondi emerged from the studio with a new direction. Two specific groups at the time, "The Soul Artists" and "Fashion Moda," involved in moving graffiti in the gallery. Dondi did a lot of painting trains the very best in this period (late 1980's and '81), but focuses on creating his first canvas. Through its relationships with The Soul Artists, he became part of the East Village art explosion celebrating the early to mid-'80s. He exhibited at various galleries tiny East Village, the most important "The Fun Gallery", which also showcased the likes of Futura, CRASH, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Fab-Five Freddie and Kenny Scharf.
His paintings and drawings are provided with careful work, often featuring the "research" of letters, numbers and symbolic icons such as StayHigh 149's (holy) sticks. He describes his own situation through inscriptions on canvas (for example: "Gladiator of the dark continent continues to battle on the ground to cure blindness"). He recalled childhood memories through pictures tricycles and penny-farthings. He was inspired by the work of Leonardo DaVinci and tend to "reference" in the works of DaVinci himself.
Dondi is also a regular at the downtown club scene, often "The Roxy" and "Negril," the first club to introduce hip-hop to all-towners. He did the art for the Rock Steady Crew in the early years and did the album cover for Malcolm McClaren lived to hip-hop, Buffalo Gals. He featured in all of the "action" sequences in the film Wild Style, disguised as Zoro, the main character, when Lee chose to lay low. He also painted "Zoro" train featured in the film. Cooper previously mentioned series, and Henry Chalfant's photos of the whole-car, which is shown in Subway Art. Despite all this car has come to represent, it's really his work in redefining "wild style" letters where Dondi White made the most significant contribution to the culture.
Working with a seemingly endless list of pseudonyms, Dondi reappraised sense of style. Some of the names used on the train include: BUS 129, MR. WHITE, PRE, POSE, ROLL, 2 MANY, and ASIA. His work emphasizes the dynamics and shape of the letters on the meaning, with a focus on form and alignment. Dondi was lovingly referred to as "Style Master General," as it is generally accepted that it is the artist who set the standard for graffiti art in its day. The letters which he created both acrobatic and aerodynamic in nature and their commitment to metal with remarkable precision.
In 1983, Dondi shows his canvas on a regular basis in Europe. He is represented by Dutch art dealer, Yaki Kornblit, for several years and went on to exhibit his paintings in all of Europe for much of the eighties. In May 1992, he appeared in "The Legacy," a retrospective exhibition at the gallery in Soho Rempire and later the same year was named the "Groninger Museum" in Groningen, Netherlands in a ten-year retrospective. In 1995, he was part of the "Fifteen years on the surface of the" print and show the portfolios held by CRASH. Over the last few years, Dondi created collages, pain-stakingly detailed works that combine beautiful pencil drawing with a blueprint of the subway system. He spent months on each, and the results were spectacular.
Dondi is the best and loved by many people. He touched so many of us with life, love and fantastic artwork. Part of the legacy is a beautiful work of art left for us to enjoy and learn from. Dondi White left us Friday October 2nd. He died at home in the company of family and friends, after a long illness.
Graffiti community recently lost one of the most influential and respected members. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Dondi.
Born Donald J. White, the Italian and African-American parents, Dondi was the youngest of five boys. He was born 7 April 1961 in Manhattan and grew up in East New York Brooklyn section. As a child he entered the Catholic school, the influence of which later appeared in his paintings.
He was a very creative and pursue an array of interest include maintaining hobbies and pet pigeons fly. At the beginning of the 70s he began his career as a graffiti Naco, based Brooklyn crew member known as "The Odd Partners, 'which included Mickey 729 (aka TO), Movin' (aka TI 149), Hurst (aka IO), JEE two (aka JAMES), IK (aka HULK), dikes and UPS 2, among others. The Odd Partners dominate M, J and LL lines in the mid seventies. Dondi often cited MICKEY, Hurst, slaves and NOC 167 as major influences in his development as a graffiti artist.
In 1977 he created a form of graffiti itself, the CIA, stands CRAZY ARTIST stomach. Which consists of the members of the TOP is still active and some of the newer recruits, CIA TOP crew continues its tradition of dominance BMT but began focusing attention on line No. 2 IRT as well. A short list of some members of the CIA in the late seventies including: SID, KIST, duro, Lovin 2 (aka Aeron), PETE, ERIC (aka DEAL), Z-RO, GREG 167, Rasta KID CIA and 56, among others .
Dondi subscribe wholeheartedly to the apprenticeship system common graffiti in the community. He was quick to give guidance and advice to friends and followers. Outline he made to his fellow crew members and often helped them in their implementation of the cut. Over the years he helped nurture the talents of countless graffitists, many of whom make their own significant contributions to the culture.
In 1979, friends with Dondi noted photographer Martha Cooper. He began photographing his work and continue to document the whole car painting, entitled Children of the Cemetery Section 3 New Lots train yard on May 31, 1980. These photos, which now appears in the legendary book Subway Art (Thames & Hudson, 1984), was the first to show graffitist "behind enemy lines" and represents a huge risk by exposing the secret world of the writer. Although controversial, they are beautiful and important shot that managed to reveal much of the mystery surrounding the painting trains in the most elegant way.
In summer 1980, Dondi participated in a project called "Esses Studio." It was a two-month effort in which the artists at the time were invited to paint a canvas in a studio setting. The project is funded by arts patron named Sam Esses. The project concept is simple: to maintain the outstanding job done on the subway. Soon after he discovered graffiti art, Esses surprised to learn that the work was systematically erased by the MTA. Then, through the urging of his friend KEL139, Dondi come and paint in the studio. New York graffiti culture at the time was somewhat fragmented and writers who are isolated from each other. Interborough alliance is rare because many parents insist competition. With 20/20 hindsight It became apparent that "Studio Graffiti 1980" catalyzed graffiti renaissance of the 80's: in part because it serves as a large convention that new energy networks, alliances and focuses sprung forth. In two short months, a lot of isolation felt by the various factions of post removed.
Dondi emerged from the studio with a new direction. Two specific groups at the time, "The Soul Artists" and "Fashion Moda," involved in moving graffiti in the gallery. Dondi did a lot of painting trains the very best in this period (late 1980's and '81), but focuses on creating his first canvas. Through its relationships with The Soul Artists, he became part of the East Village art explosion celebrating the early to mid-'80s. He exhibited at various galleries tiny East Village, the most important "The Fun Gallery", which also showcased the likes of Futura, CRASH, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Fab-Five Freddie and Kenny Scharf.
His paintings and drawings are provided with careful work, often featuring the "research" of letters, numbers and symbolic icons such as StayHigh 149's (holy) sticks. He describes his own situation through inscriptions on canvas (for example: "Gladiator of the dark continent continues to battle on the ground to cure blindness"). He recalled childhood memories through pictures tricycles and penny-farthings. He was inspired by the work of Leonardo DaVinci and tend to "reference" in the works of DaVinci himself.
Dondi is also a regular at the downtown club scene, often "The Roxy" and "Negril," the first club to introduce hip-hop to all-towners. He did the art for the Rock Steady Crew in the early years and did the album cover for Malcolm McClaren lived to hip-hop, Buffalo Gals. He featured in all of the "action" sequences in the film Wild Style, disguised as Zoro, the main character, when Lee chose to lay low. He also painted "Zoro" train featured in the film. Cooper previously mentioned series, and Henry Chalfant's photos of the whole-car, which is shown in Subway Art. Despite all this car has come to represent, it's really his work in redefining "wild style" letters where Dondi White made the most significant contribution to the culture.
Working with a seemingly endless list of pseudonyms, Dondi reappraised sense of style. Some of the names used on the train include: BUS 129, MR. WHITE, PRE, POSE, ROLL, 2 MANY, and ASIA. His work emphasizes the dynamics and shape of the letters on the meaning, with a focus on form and alignment. Dondi was lovingly referred to as "Style Master General," as it is generally accepted that it is the artist who set the standard for graffiti art in its day. The letters which he created both acrobatic and aerodynamic in nature and their commitment to metal with remarkable precision.
In 1983, Dondi shows his canvas on a regular basis in Europe. He is represented by Dutch art dealer, Yaki Kornblit, for several years and went on to exhibit his paintings in all of Europe for much of the eighties. In May 1992, he appeared in "The Legacy," a retrospective exhibition at the gallery in Soho Rempire and later the same year was named the "Groninger Museum" in Groningen, Netherlands in a ten-year retrospective. In 1995, he was part of the "Fifteen years on the surface of the" print and show the portfolios held by CRASH. Over the last few years, Dondi created collages, pain-stakingly detailed works that combine beautiful pencil drawing with a blueprint of the subway system. He spent months on each, and the results were spectacular.
Dondi is the best and loved by many people. He touched so many of us with life, love and fantastic artwork. Part of the legacy is a beautiful work of art left for us to enjoy and learn from. Dondi White left us Friday October 2nd. He died at home in the company of family and friends, after a long illness.
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