AIM sent me through this link this morning from the LA Times about Revok getting arrested! WHAT!
'A reputed tagger who was paid $1,000 to be a featured "guest artist" at a self-described graffiti art store was arrested at the downtown store this weekend after authorities found him carrying spray tips, which are used in tagging, officials said today.
Jason Williams, 32, who was on probation and goes by the name REVOK, was appearing Sunday as the guest of honor at the 33rd Graffiti Art Store, said Sgt. Augie Pando of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The store was exhibiting Montana spray paint, a brand used by taggers, Pando said.
During a later search of Williams' home, deputies found several hundred paint cans, a police badge and a fire extinguisher, Pando said. They also found a stolen detour sign and digital photos of his graffiti work on his phone.
"He's being treated as a celebrity artist when in fact he's breaking the law," said Steve Whitmore, a sheriff's spokesman.
Williams was arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing vandalism tools, a counterfeit Los Angeles Police Department badge, and receiving stolen property, the sheriff's department said.
Sheriff's officials said Williams told them that he earns a living selling T-shirts and prints and said he was paid $1,000 to attend the art exhibit.
He is being held on $20,000 bail '
Jason Williams, 32, who was on probation and goes by the name REVOK, was appearing Sunday as the guest of honor at the 33rd Graffiti Art Store, said Sgt. Augie Pando of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The store was exhibiting Montana spray paint, a brand used by taggers, Pando said.
During a later search of Williams' home, deputies found several hundred paint cans, a police badge and a fire extinguisher, Pando said. They also found a stolen detour sign and digital photos of his graffiti work on his phone.
"He's being treated as a celebrity artist when in fact he's breaking the law," said Steve Whitmore, a sheriff's spokesman.
Williams was arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing vandalism tools, a counterfeit Los Angeles Police Department badge, and receiving stolen property, the sheriff's department said.
Sheriff's officials said Williams told them that he earns a living selling T-shirts and prints and said he was paid $1,000 to attend the art exhibit.
He is being held on $20,000 bail '
Lame!
I know this is going to be the talk of alot of graf related blogs the world over.
Check the original link HERE
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Most of us were nursing severe hangovers but we managed to organise ourselves enough to go out for a paint
This is the first time I've seen TEXAS use the same letters consistently instead of doing those rad multi styled letters like the collab he did with Eek below this photo set.
Broken record but I couldn't a panoramic shot of this because of the cars. I fkn hate cars man!
Such a sweet spot!
Finally, no car in the way!! ....................
Boabab Cafe @ 152 Riddiford St Newtown are hosting the release of Massage Magazine, a ''publication of images and loose notes about existence' this Friday November 27 with live painting by Drypnz & PNTR and contributing artists Mica Still and Ryan Jellyman.
Hope to see you there!
oO WWS Oo
where abouts did you guys paint?
ReplyDeleteand btw what happened to graffography?
SUPER LAME!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Mystery of The Missing Graffography??