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GONZO247 is a native Houstonian who was exposed to graffiti and began his pursuit in 1984 as an artist. GONZO247’s list of achievements includes starting an artist collective Aerosol Warfare and opening Aerosol Warfare Gallery, producing a graffiti art video series, establishing a Houston Wall Of Fame (the city’s largest art production of its kind) and working with top brands on advertising campaigns that speak to urban communities. In the last couple years, GONZO247 has channeled his graffiti art background and inspires to combine the art form with modern interior design using three dimensional concepts. read more

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Fresh Arts Houston
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Fresh Arts Houston
Wikipedia: Houston Alternative Art
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Wikipedia: Houston Alternative Art
Culture Map “it’s more than a punk with a spray can”
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Culture Map “it’s more than a punk with a spray can”
Greater East End "Peace to the Americas"
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Greater East End “Peace to the Americas”
Culture Map "Righteous art bikes run through Discovery Green"
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Culture Map “Righteous art bikes run through Discovery Green”
Examiner "The basics of Houston urban art"
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Examiner “The basics of Houston urban art”
Rice Thresher "Berlin Wall remembered at Hanszen"
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Rice Thresher “Berlin Wall remembered at Hanszen”
29-95 “Pecha Kucha”
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29-95 “Pecha Kucha”
ABC13 "Blow Up Houston"
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ABC13 “Blow Up Houston”

About

GONZO247 was born in Houston, Texas in 1972 and resides as a native Houstonian.  GONZO247  was exposed to graffiti and began his pursuit as a self-taught artist in 1985.  GONZO247’s recent list of achievements includes Curator of Grandalism at DiverseWorks Art Center (Houston, TX, 2010, 2011 & currently 2012) and Curator at Aerosol Warfare Gallery (Houston, TX, est. 2000).  Exhibitions Pieced Together (National Touring exhibition, 2009), Modern Art Graffiti at Design With-in Reach (Houston, TX, 2010), Absolut GONZO Outdoor Installation at Vaughan Christopher Gallery (Houston, TX, 2010-11), Perplexed at Aerosol Warfare Gallery (Houston, TX, 2011), The Big Show at Lawndale Art Center (Houston, TX, 2011) and Street Science at PG Contemporary Gallery (Houston, TX, 2011).  Commissions and events Monster Jam Tour (Texas, 2011), Downtown Public Library Parking Garage Mural (Houston, TX, 2011), M.A.R.S Office Artwork Installation (Houston, TX, 2011), Houston Arts Alliance P.O.D.A Project (Houston, TX, 2011) and Insperity Custom Putt Putt Art at Discovery Green Park (Houston, TX, 2011).  GONZO’s work is in the City of Houston Art Collection.  Video co-production projects Aerosol Warfare Video Magazine (National Distribution, est. 1994), DLG Ice Chronicles (National Distribution, 2003-2005) and Stick ‘Em Up! Documentary (Texas, 2011-2012).   GONZO247 is co-founder of Aerosol Warfare artist collective and gallery.   He is also teaching his medium through Aerosol Warfare’s CKC StART Street & Urban Arts program.  Recently taught at Art League Houston, Rice University, Kipp Academy, Eastwood Academy and YES Prep Academy.