After studying eight years with the Zen calligrapher Kazuaki Tanahashi, I became curious about exploring the affinities between East Asian calligraphy and graffiti.

This project involves collaboration between myself and nine graffiti artists from seven cities around the US, including Amend One, Desi W.O.M.E, and Denz (Oakland), Apex (San Francisco), Coby Kennedy (New York), Lucha (NY + SF), Meow (Las Vegas), Zen One (Minneapolis), Toons One and Surya (Los Angeles).

Exhibitions:
Oct. 11- Nov. 7, 2008
Mid City Arts, Los Angeles
5113 West Pico Blvd.

Aug. 22-Dec 10, 2008
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth St., Oakland, CA

July 1 - Aug 15, 2008
ProArts Gallery
550 Second Street, Oakland, CA

See images of the exploration phase at the Brushsong Blog


This project is made possible by support from the Oakland Cultural Arts Programs, CADRE Art Grants, and the Headlands Center for the Arts.


Minette Lee Mangahas