JONONE
Biography
John Andrew Perello, also known as JonOne, was born in New York in 1963.
At the age of 17, he made his debut in the world of graffiti thanks to his childhood friend White Man.
A self-taught artist, JonOne began painting on canvas in 1985, leaving his indelible mark.
A pioneer of street art and a master of lyrical abstraction, his works share his vision of tomorrow’s world of freedom, tolerance and generosity.
Sharing his joy and enthusiasm is essential to him.
A campaigner for social and racial justice and climate change, JonOne expresses his convictions in his creations through colures and projections of vivid paint.
Works
Introduction
Born and raised in Harlem, New York in 1963, JonOne is an American graffiti artist who is currently active in Paris. Influenced by the early New York street art scene represented by Jean-Michel Basquiat and others, he worked as a graffiti writer while doing tag activities. JonOne's dynamic and outspoken brush touches and drips, and the pattern painted New York's urban landscape, including subways and walls, in his own signature style, a colorful abstract style.
After moving to France in 1987, Johnwon created his own art world among artists in Paris with graffiti works moved to canvas and became a world-class graffiti artist. Recognized as a world-class artist beyond the graffiti scene, Johnwon was awarded the "Legion d'Honneur" Order of Culture and Arts, France's most prestigious honor, in 2015. His work activities, such as collaborating with global brands as well as artworks, have a great influence on our society as a whole, beyond just the art world.