JAMES TOP'S AFROLOGY

Come out this Friday to peep OG New York graf legend and original writer, James TOP, aka JEE2, for the opening his first solo show, Afrology, an exploration of the African-American male identity.

In 1973, James started bombing in the Cypress Hills Projects of East New York, and emerged as one of the most instrumental New York City writers in the history of the art form, dominating the train lines and creating a precedent for writers to follow. He was also a founding member of the legendary crew, The Odd Partners, which has become a stable of some of New York's most notorious writers over the years, including the likes of MICKEY, HURST, and DONDI.

James has since moved his work onto canvases and into classrooms, teaching a controversial graffiti class at Bronx's Hostos College. Come check his work and his message, peep below for details.

Afrology
Essex Street Gallery
Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Opening
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
New York City 10002
p. 1.917.4474028

"The exhibit debuts seventeen variations of the 1970’shairstyle, the “Afro”, that illustrates humorous and serious messages about being an African American within the United States and in New York City. As an additional treat, Top will be joined by Jamel Shabazz for this event there both artists will collaborate on one canvas. It will be an exclusive piece and one of the most expensive at the exhibit. Afrology will also serve as an example to young aspiring artists, provingthat graffiti art can be legal, well received and above all, respected."