About

 

 

Sean Griffin aka Griffin One

(Griffin One Interview 2011 with The Do Lab- Based out of Los Angeles.)

• INTERVIEW with GRIFFIN ONE on the DoLab Blog!

Griffin One (Artist Statement)

 I feel compelled to blend organic forms with industrial elements; the juxtaposition of these two worlds can provide a mirror for our culture and our times, reminding us that although they may seem disparate, they are complementary, and perhaps even one and the same. A fusion of our modern technological age embodied in music and form, and counter-balanced with nature & elements of the old world, plays a theme in the majority of my work. I believe it inspires an inner dialog and strikes a chord with one's imagination and its possibilities.  

Griffin One (Live Art/Short Version)

Griffin was Born in Nairobi, Kenya ( East Africa ) Home Town Sedona, AZ & is currently based out of Oakland, CA.

Griffin is an artist of many mediums & themes, and is part Muralist, Fine Artist & Digital Designer. The body of his work incorporates a fusion of elements from our modern technological age with motifs from the old world. He weaves such themes through a seamless use of form, movement & composition.

Griffin is considered one of the Pioneers of the West Coast Live Art, DJ, hi hop & Electronic Music scene, since his start in early 2001. He has also helped to break the Ice in European live artistry, while painting live during an extended hip-hop Tour with Awol One & The Insects in 2008.
Griffin still continues to tour & perform live artistry at a handful of festivals, including the popular & yearly Lightning in a Bottle Gathering, Presented by The DoArt Foundation & The Do Lab.
 
Over the last 12 years He has since had the pleasure to paint/perform and collaborate with a diverse set of musical artists that includes: Aceyalone, Dj Q-Bert, Talib Kweli, Abstract Rude, Dj Vadim, Yarah Bravo, Mr. Liff, Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Swift, Dj Roc Raida, Brotha J, Drunken Immortals, Bassnector, the Insects, Awol One, 2-mex, Dumperfoo, Think 9000, Salty, Stacks Malone, JJ Horner, Dj Shortee, Dj Xian1, Pickster One, Dj Melotronix, Tom B, Osal8, Breakah, K-Razor, Frik & Frak, Grey Skul, Mochipet, Beats Antique, Vibe Squad, Kraddy & Z-trip to name few.

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Griffin One (Full Version)

Griffin was born in Nairobi, Kenya. He came to the US with his family as a child & grew up in Sedona, AZ. Griffin's wanderlust continues to this day, and his life experiences are reflected in his lucid visual style and continuing exploration of new forms of expression. He has lived in Seattle, San Diego, Louisville, Phoenix & now resides in Oakland. Through each of these urban areas, along with his travels abroad, he has assimilated elements of culture & style, sharing & influencing his artistic expression & vision through his artwork.


Griffin is an artist of many mediums & themes, and is part Muralist, Fine Artist & Digital Designer. The body of his work incorporates a fusion of elements from our modern technological age with motifs from the old world. He weaves such themes through a seamless use of form, movement & composition.



Griffin is considered one of the Pioneers of the West Coast Live Art, DJ, hip hop & Electronic Music scene, since his start in early 2001. He has also helped to break the Ice in European live artistry, while painting live during an extended hip-hop Tour with Awol One & The Insects in 2008.



Griffin is often drawn to creating large-scale aerosol Public Murals & in turn transforming and enhancing an otherwise dull environment, where diverse audiences have an opportunity to interact with the subject matter. Griffin’s graffiti roots stretch back to the mid-90's Seattle golden era. Since then, he has continued to pioneer the aerosol mural art-form: in historic sections of cities where no public aerosol murals had yet existed; as well as in areas that are well-established hubs of the scene.

Griffin works with a diverse span of festivals & galleries, along side a number of state based & International clients & collectors. His most recent body of canvas work, seeks to infuse organic elements into a framework of industrial textures. This newest Series is entitled “Know Matter What.”



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