Lee Quinones, Graffiti Artist

Image of one of Lee's work

Lee Quinones, a graffiti writer became very well known through his works done on trains and handball courts. He later on began being commissioned to paint murals and pieces. He is well known in the contemporary art industry and the most known artist to come from New York subway art. At a young age, he joined the Fabulous Five, a crew of highly talented graffiti writers.
I would say his work definitely had the Wildstyle graffiti type and his work consisted of pieces and throw-ups.

''Basically my life story is painted here. The lion is the protector. I've seen a lot deteriorate around me through the years-the bottom of the painting shows that-yet I've been able to move up. Most people don't get a chance to express themselves-it's like an adventure for me.''  Lee, pg 14, Henry Chalfant, 1987. Spraycan Art (Street Graphics / Street Art). First Edition Edition. Thames & Hudson

''A true art movement never goes by the script, instead it flips the script, faithfully reinventing itself.'' Lee, 2013. Lee Quinones. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.leequinones.com/index.php?page=about. [Accessed 16 March 2013].