From the turntables...

In the early 70's a new beat emerged from the East Coast of America. Pioneered by people like Grandmaster Flash, and Herbie Hancock, turntablism emrgered. Through the years of its experimentation, it has gathered a large group of followers--with turntables selling more than guitars. With this new creative outlet arose Doze Green, a graffiti artist. While the Dj's spun their records, scratching, mixing and cutting breaks, Green interpreted the beats.

In the world of Dj'ing, many see it as a form of communication between other Dj's and even to other worlds. But to Green the beats were stroke of the paint brush. An original member of the Rock Steady Crew Green was a part of a bigger whole.

From the translation of the Latin 'designare' to mark, Green follows a millennia of artists trying to communicate through brush strokes. Initially, Green started on walls and trains, eventually moving to more traditional formats. But still, his intent remained to communicate.

Green helped to create a new culture within America's rising minority class. His work inspires many young and aspiring graffiti artists as well as traditional artists.

As for my own personal reaction to his work. I feel that it is awe inspiring and his ability to communicate through only his brush strokes and paint is amazing. While he may have had a message in mind when he created the work, in the end it is up to each of us to interpret what he was trying to communicate.

Head to www.dozegreen.com for more information on Doze.