Maybe I’m late, but I’m just discovering Mr. Wiley’s art. This short clip contains some behind the scenes footage and an explanation about his world stage series. Right now he has an exhibit in L.A. which I will visit this weekend where he spent some time in Rio De Janeiro and created some incredible pieces. If you’re in the L.A. area, be sure to check out his exhibit (April 4 – May 30) at the Roberts and Tilton gallery.

Urban Art @ The Foundry – Opens April 16th

Courtesy of WalrusTV:

In this week’s edition of Walrus TV, abstract graffiti expressionist José Parlá grants viewers an intimate peek into his Brooklyn studio, streets and neighborhood. Explaining the inspiration behind his pieces, Parlá discusses his replications of surfaces and studies the human mark left upon the deteriorating city. With a recent Sotheby’s auction selling for over fifty thousand dollars (it was estimated with a high of twelve) and an upcoming show at Ooi Botos Gallery in Hong Kong, 2009 is looking like a pretty good year for this prolific New York-based artist. Watch the interview on Walrus TV.