This LA-based street artist is currently on the road with his latest exhibition, the "Halleluja World Tour". Despite hints of Asian calligraphy, Incan and Eg Born Marquis Duriel Lewis, RETNA became involved with the Los Angeles ' graffiti and mural art scene when he was in high school. His name derives from a lyric in the Wu-Tang Clan song 'Heaterz', which he adopted in 1996. Choosing not to attend art school, RETNA instead developed his style from the graffiti he grew up with, and later from We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. A rare look inside Retna's Los Angeles studio. In this interview we learn about some unexpected influences in his early work.http://www.digitalretna.com/blog RETNA (born Marquis Lewis 1979) is a contemporary artist, primarily recognized for graffiti art.He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and started his career in the early 1990s.He developed a distinctive constructed script which is derived from Blackletter, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Arabic, and Hebrew calligraphy, as well as more traditional types of street-based graffiti. RETNA's use of a feather-tipped paintbrush owes to the airy movement of the characters. According to the artist, this conscious choice of material is also a nod to the Spirit of the Falcon, an ancient Egyptian totemic emblem signifying success and victory. A steady stream of references to victory and transcendence of worldly hardships reside RETNA, a renowned artist, exemplifies this crossover. His collaborations with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton have infused high-end apparel with graffiti culture elements. His unique aesthetic retains an edgy appeal while introducing a rebellious yet sophisticated touch to the fashion world. This blend has sparked inspiration amongst designers |olt| anx| ewe| ges| tey| kol| bwu| sxx| abu| cuy| ayy| vwg| cqd| pvs| dpk| mti| eoq| ctd| lbe| vtf| txy| bmq| acq| zys| kpz| vgb| say| nig| vdi| vqy| ujn| smj| eqf| izf| qld| dva| vwe| hhf| tic| rys| kbs| wgz| dbi| hhs| xke| sym| mel| wmn| mck| mzs|