Montana LOOKBOOK #08 / 2023

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graffiti artist gospel introducing Singing praise for one of Greece's finest There are many schools of thought regarding the names, words, and letters used to create graffiti. Do they have a meaning, what do they symbolize, or do the letters look good in combination with each other? These are all questions that graffiti writers will ask themselves at some point in time, and the viewers of their work will ask themselves from the beginning. Location Athens, Greece Photography Gospel Profile @gospel.ath ↖ Some of GOSPEL’s signature style elements; masks, tracksuit clothing, sneakers, and workers vests. 34 Artist in focus/Interview Gospel
→ With a tendence to limited color palettes, GOSPEL’s imagery is unlimited. Pure forms, solid colors, and a noticeable influence of his native Greek culture The Greek artist GOSPEL stirs up our thoughts as his whole graffiti identity has been built up on a word that itself conjures up a maze of possible interpretations. To add to the mystery of the use of the word GOSPEL as a tag, his artwork also lights our imaginations with the skilled delivery of pure forms, solid colors, and a noticeable influence of his native Greek culture regarding his color palette and pictorial symbolism. Any color as long as it's white, black, red, or blue Born in Karditsa in 1990, GOSPEL is a multidisciplinary artist which particular strengths in graffiti, murals, and illustration. Residing in Athens, it is not just there that you can see his unforgettable works, however, it is undeniable the influence and presence Athens has within it. GOSPEL's designs capture a healthy blend of Greek culture and graffiti culture references which find themselves captured in his unique use of solid color layers. Mostly in variations of white, black, red, and blue. All of these are thrown down with his favorite Montana GOLD and BLACK cans. A groove that he has taken ownership of with reoccurring practices like letters without outlines, and steering away from fades, and all done with the perfection of the spray can. The graffiti scene in Athens, although receiving its deserved shine a little late in its development by the greater graffiti audience, offers many strong references for GOSPEL to play on. Bombed trains inside and out, masked identities, hooded writers in classic graffiti uniforms, Greek gods, and mythology. These references all find their way into his various interpretations. Adding to the mix the full array of graffiti elements such as informed letter structure, well-executed hand styles, arrows, and opaque fill-ins, GOSPEL has found a niche that is truly his own. A groove that he has taken ownership of with reoccurring practices like letters without outlines, and steering away from fades, and all done with the perfection of the spray can. Through our recent collaboration with GOSPEL in the creation of his Montana Cotton Bag designs, we thought it an appropriate time to ask those unanswered questions about who GOSPEL is and what GOSPEL stands for. An interview with GOSPEL Montana Cans The word GOSPEL is often connected with the practice of singing songs of religious praise. And in a lot of cases in modern-day Christianity. But what does this word mean to you and how did you take ownership of it for the purpose of graffiti? GOSPEL Well. This is a question I have been asked by many people I have met so far during my artistic journey. The answer may seem a little funny or childish to you. It comes from my favorite hip-hop song "Ghetto Gospel". Tupac was and still is my favorite rapper. This track came out around the time I was taking my first steps Artist in focus/Interview Gospel 35
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