David Ellis and his art may seem unrelated to hip hop at first glance, but his mix of murals, graffiti and art installations help communicate a musical interpretation of the world round us. He was born into a family immersed in music and as a kid was especially drawn to the distant sounds of NY hip hop music being broadcast from a local Fort Bragg radio mix-show called The Super Mix. Eventually, inspired by this music and the developing hip hop culture, Ellis began writing rhymes and banging out beats with his friends on the desks at school and laid a foundation for hip hop themes and inspiration for the rest of his life.
More info and images after the jump.
As an extension of the concept of freestyle in rap, Ellis' paintings are frequently improvised within the space that he is working. He enjoys exposing the creative process with the public during his installations and likens the act to "a band playing for a crowd".
Ellis is a frequent feature in Juxtapoz and often collaborates with like-minded art legend Doze Green. Check out his stuff floating around online and feel inspired.
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