GRAFFITI LEGEND LAVA I & II aka STRAIGHTMAN URBAN STREET ART SUBWAY MAP OOAK

New York City Graffiti Legend LAVA I & II aka StraightMan*, tagged this Original, Tagged and Decorated New York City MTA Subway map, depicting one Mean-looking Spray Paint can! Reminiscent of the 'Jolly Roger' aka a Pirates Skull & Crossbones but with some serious looking eyes. Composed of Oil, Oil markers, Spray and possibly more. Sharp, Vibrant color palette throughout. It is an Original One of a Kind piece of art. Signed/Tagged on lower left with Lava's homage to Stay High 149's Saint stick figure - Lava's version has a crown.Map measures 23 X 32 1/2 and is in Good to Very Good condition with an Acid Free tape repair and signs of handling around the edges - covered once matted and/or framed.Please carefully examine all images for condition. *LAVA I & II aka StraightMan ( aka Alberto Mercado), began graffiti writing in the 1970's, often on buses and walls as a way to mark the Black Spade's gang territory. Eventually his brother, KoolBreeze I, introduced him to the subway system and dubbed him Lava, borrowed from the brand of clean-up soap. He moved from the small time work he had been doing in the neighborhood and began to learn the lay-outs to the train yards and the back streets of the city. He was one of the first writers to Pioneer off the wall and on to paper by creating flyers for the early promotion of prominent DJ's and rappers. He is best known for his Broadway and bubble box letter style. Combined Shipping Discount Policy: 20% off all combinable items. Check out our other artwork auctions. New items added daily. You never know what gems you might find! No International Shipping. Continental Shipping Only (Contiguous U.S. 48 States). Alaska & Hawaii may increase shipping charge. All returns must be pre-approved. Full refund if item is not as described. Apologies but NYS residents must pay 8.875% NYS sales tax. Payment expected 3 days after end of auction or the item will be re-listed.We reserve the right to remove glass/frame from the Artwork to Protect Artwork from damage and/or decrease shipping charges. Each & Every Day We Strive for 5 ☆'s. Please contact us if you feel we have not achieved the full 5 ☆'s as 110% Customer Satisfaction is our mission!