About

John ( “Slip” ) Lorne Was born in the Bronx, N.Y.C. As a child John’s interest in art peaked while watching television and the cartoons of that time period. Fascinated by the colors and characters he began starting to emulate them. During this time he had spent week ends at his Great Grand Mothers who’s window faced the  #1 train line on the corner of 125th street. and Broadway. Intrigued by the names and colors on the trains, that triggered a interest and fascination in Graffiti. At the age of 13 in 1977 living in the Morris Park section of the Bronx. John and a couple of friends started the Graffiti writing group called MPC ( Morris Park Crew ).Some 32 yrs later Slip or MPC members can be found or credited in the some of these existing publications or movies P.B.S. Documentary Style Wars, Jack Stewart’s Graffiti Kings, Henry Chalfant’s Burners, Martha Cooper’s Tag Town, Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper’s Subway Art’s 25th Anniversary, Also Spray can Art.In the vein of Pop Surrealism John brings paintings of playful characters,portraits,and self expression executed in both realistic and abstact styles. Having been born and raised in the Bronx,John was exposed to many peoples and cultures which is reflected in his artwork.John is committed to and works with communities and youth to encourage all positive aspects of art.

For the past 35 years, the Bronx, New York City, has played a major role in the exportation and transformation of aerosol art and artists. From its beginnings as “tags” on walls to colorful names and vibrant characters on subway trains, to Style Wars and canvases sold overseas, aerosol art has spawned a new generation of artists, given a new dimension to mixed media installations, and has had its effects felt everywhere from Fifth Avenue to Hollywood. Music groups don colorful CD jackets designed by aerosol artists. Advertising agencies take out ads and display them on sides of trains and buses as yesterday’s aerosol artists did their art 35 years ago. And graphic designers dip into the playful and vibrant letter designs of aerosol artists.