Jose Parla Character Gestures: saying it with swirls

I'm not sure if the caligraphy Jose Parla uses in his pictures actually says anything or if it's just a load of swirly letters that look good. You can lose your mind thinking about these things.

This is part of hois Character Gestures exhibition being held at OHWOW

Jose Parla exhibition: more looks at Walls, Diaries and Paintings

Here's a few more images from that Jose Parla exhibition in New York. Apologies if you've seen some of them before but this is more of an inspirational post for me.

One day I will study these paintings and set upon my own exercise in layered caligraphy-type graffiti and when it is at last completed I will step back, admire my own prowess and declare another aim in life fulfilled.

Images via Arrested Motion

Jose Parla: swirls of inspiration

I was once so inspired by Jose Parla's work that I attempted my own version of his caligraphy-based graffiti. That was a disaster. I still have it tucked away somewhere.

But all thise squiggles still fascinate me, and the fact that they do actually say something, even if you can't read it, makes it all the more appealing.

Some of his works are now on show at the Bruce Wolkowitz gallery in New York.

Bruce Wolkowitz Gallery
505 West 24th Street
New York, New York 10011
T: 212.243.8830

I also found a little video (below).