H3-HIP HOP HIEROGLYPHICS
SEN ONE Graphics and The Universal Zulu Nation
Opening Reception & Exhibition
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
6:30pm-until
LOCATION:
MAYSLES CINEMA
343 LENOX AVENUE (near West 127th Street)
NEW YORK, NY 10027
Hip Hop Hieroglyphics is the name that we use to describe the art movement widely known as “Graffiti”.
This concept comes from the idea that the artists of today are carrying on the tradition of our ancient relatives. From the caves of the Caribbean to Europe and Africa; humans have expressed themselves in the same way. By leaving their mark, or as these artists say: “GETTIN’ UP”.
With that in mind we want to engage the public and allow them to hear the uncensored reality of the beginnings of this worldwide movement.
Hip Hop Hieroglyphics will be a chance to interact with pioneering scribes of Hip Hop Culture.
H3-HIP HOP HIEROGLYPHICS
SCREENING OF “STYLE WARS” and panel discussion featuring:
Photographer/ Director: Henry Chalfant
Pioneering Writers: JAMES TOP & LAVA 1 and 2.
Followed by art exhibition: JAMES TOP & LAVA 1 and 2
Music provided by legendary DJ’s:
DJ LORD YODA X (ZULU NATION/CRASH CREW)
DJ EZ ROCK (ROB BASE and DJ EZ ROCK)
DJ UNCLE CESS (ZULU NATION)
The event begins at 6:30 pm with a screening of the classic film “STYLE WARS” followed by a panel discussion with Director/Photographer Henry Chalfant and Legendary Writers JAMES TOP and LAVA 1and2. We will explore the early documentation and personal involvement in the formation of the worldwide art movement known as “graffiti”.
After the screening and panel discussion we will open the exhibit featuring artwork of JAMES TOP and LAVA 1and2 with music selection provided by legendary DJ’s –LORD YODA X (ZULU NATION/CRASH CREW), DJ EZ ROCK (ROB BASE & DJ EZ ROCK) and DJ UNCLE CESS (ZULU NATION).
There will be a $10 suggested donation at the door.
This event is a fundraiser for The Afrika Bambaataa Multi Cultural Center.
For more info: HYPERLINK "mailto:peds89@hotmail.com" peds89@hotmail.com
JAMES TOP profile:
JAMES did a great deal of this writing under the alias JEE 2. After 1978 the founding TOP president MICKEY became less active. At that point JAMES undertook the role of leadership for the crew and maintains it to present day. In the late 1990s JAMES revitalized the crew with talents such as KEO and ADER and others.
