artist 22: barry mcgee

Barry McGee, born in 1966, is a painter and graffiti artist who is characterized by his stylized, grotesque figures. I really love his bright colors and his line work. I also love his attitude about how graffiti is art--he finds beauty and purpose in things that people traditionally reject.To see more of his work and watch some videos about him, go to this website. To read this touching article about his late wife, Margaret Kilgallen, their daughter, and his second wife Clare Rojas, go here.