Often referred to as a father of style, Phase 2 is considered to many to be one of the most significant painters of the aerosol movement. In the early 1970’s Phase 2 was a key figure, helping to pioneer the creation and reinterpretation of new letter forms. Phase 2 developed Softie letter, more commonly referred to as Bubble letters. He also introduced arrows, an important graphical component to pieces. He was a major force in creating a visual look for Hip-Hop. Phase 2 is considered to be one of Hip-Hop’s 1st graphic designers as he designed many of the early party flyers and posters of the time. Phase 2 elevated the art form to a place unknown before his time. Thank you Phase 2, the truest of legends.
Props to the originators!
Great recognition Stroy.These make my day.Of course have much to say on PHASE2.For now i’ma just say when i 1st saw.I said let me get started with “Phase2 was the inventor,of the “Bubble Letter” stee.AKA-“Softie” letter style that every kid in school doin’ bubble lettered doodling of their name,tag,etc. on their notebook’s.PHASE2 IS/WAS/and will always be the living representation of SUBWAY ART.-Thank’s
Nice photo choice from ’82 also.Peoples,that would be a callabo w/LEE when both wrote w/&(on) the IND’s.For those interested.Here he took his “softie throw-up” and turned into a “window-down panel piece.”W/a “cloud”.You can tell even though in a hurry.(boys in blue)….he makes sure that he put’s his sig stee into every “cap-switch.”-lot’s of props STROY
Also nice work on ARROWS.he revolutionized lol the arrow.An (rip) writer from a crew.Being on the humble i wrote with CIA.(Criminals In Action).DONDI (rip) also.I lost mad not GOOD,but GREAT people w/out being WRITER’S *King’s.SMG-StyleMasterGeneral-Dondi White.You are Missed.LargePro’s “Spacey” was his fav joint.Less than a yr. before his passing.Yeah,sad.The other writer/friend/comi in crew.SHY147(rip).Whatta raw talent.Unmentored.Which for his caliber is unusual.Bad mofo.He took arrow’s to nextest level.Peep-out his stylings all over (Henry’s 2nd fav writer imho) Style Wars.I ‘d bet you’ve seen SHY’S work.RIP.My brothers forever.Great post Stroy.didn’t expect the arrows got me (that’s good)…he’d w/3 letters hav 10 arrows 3-D’d wild styled-out.Lovely CanControl.Like fact you used word PAINTERS.RESPECT as always.
absolute legend!
what is the name of the song that goes on for like 10 – 15 minutes… so many new cats took inspiration from that! i really want this track, i heard on the radio the other day and i was like snap what… thats the real shit!