"Splash," by Stash 2021

Stash, a renowned figure in urban design and street art, has made significant contributions to the field for over 30 years. His murals are celebrated worldwide, and his work can be found in galleries across the United States. Stash's talent extends beyond painting, as he is also recognized for street photography and design collaborations with notable brands like Nike, Burton, Medicom Toy, and A Bathing Ape.

Born in Long Island, New York in 1967, Stash emerged as a legend in New York's street art scene, particularly in the East Village graffiti movement of the early 1980s. At just 17 years old, he showcased his first canvases alongside influential pop art figures Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Unlike his peers who transitioned to Pop Art, Stash remained dedicated to subway art, continuing to work on trains until 1987. He played a crucial role in popularizing and legitimizing graffiti, ultimately leading to its public acceptance. Notably, Stash became the first non-athlete to collaborate professionally with Nike, designing street-art-inspired clothing.

In 2021, Stash created this seemingly simple yet meaningful exploration of color which also pays homage to graffiti, an art form created by urban youth in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which has now spread worldwide and become integrated into urban design, music, and graphic design.

This mural was partially painted using the GoodSpace Murals method of community-engaged mural making

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This mural is located at 228 Worthington St.