PEN & PAPER: NOVER

The respected graffiti writer wants to create explosions in the fine art world. HYPEBEAST Features - Go in-depth and learn more about the culture. [HYPEBEAST]( [Features]( October 04, 2019 [PEN & PAPER: NOVER]( The respected graffiti writer wants to create explosions in the fine art world. Eddie Lee | HYPEBEAST South Bronx-born artist [NOVER]( says his color palette choice and sharp letterforms separate him from other graffiti writers out there. Standing over six feet and dressed in a dark ensemble of streetwear garments including an [ACRONYM]( vest and a pair of [Off-White™ x Air Jordan 1s]( the anonymous artist has garnered plenty of fanfare over his detailed sketchbook illustrations of Marvel and D.C. superheroes. This is no wonder why the artist has a hard time replying to private requests on his Instagram account with over 30k+ followers. “To tell you the truth, I don’t know how I do it. I can say it’s a lot of sleepless nights,” he says of handling commissioned projects. NOVER is at a point in his career where he’s starting to create acrylic on canvas pieces for fine art galleries. When he’s not working 50+ hours a week at his nine-to-five job, he’s moonlighting as a commissioned artist while also creating upscaled artworks using his signature ‘Explosion’ motifs. “I wish I had more time to pump out work but as long as I keep my fanbase interested by posting something new whether it’s graffiti or other works, I’m fine with that.” We sat down with NOVER in his New Jersey studio to discuss his creative outlets, favorite artists, and upcoming exhibitions. Read the full interview below. Eddie Lee | HYPEBEAST Out there you see graffiti writers who have good wild styles but no handstyle or some who have good characters but their letters suck. How did you get the name NOVER? I always liked the letters NOVA from the Marvel comic book character. I spell it N-O-V-E-R because it was similar and unique to me. Tell us about the first time you got involved in graffiti. What made you decide to be a part of this underground art movement? Being from the South Bronx, that’s where most of the best graffiti was. Crews like Tats Cru, TMT, BT, FX, etc. seeing their work and murals all around The Bronx made me interested in graffiti. How does your style differentiate from other graffiti artists out there? How has your style evolved over time? I feel like I have a traditional wildstyle that you would see in the Bronx but what separates me from others is that I am an artist first so I always practice handstyles, throwies, 3D, and characters. I try to keep my work uniform. Most graffiti writers will stick with one style but I try to always evolve and continue to do everything I have. Out there you see graffiti writers who have good wild styles but no handstyle or some who have good characters but their letters suck. [READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON HYPEBEAST →]( [banner]( [banner](   [More HYPEBEAST Features]( [[FASHION]( [8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week]( [[ENTERTAINMENT]( [Everything You Need to Know Before Experiencing 'Joker']( [Get The App Free on iOS and Android]( Follow --------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 HYPEBEAST Limited. All Rights Reserved [Manage Subscriptions]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to HYPEBEAST's marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from us any time by clicking [here](. It may take 48 hours to complete the unsubscribe process. Contact subscription@hypebeast.com for assistance on any enquiries. Our Mailing Address: HYPEBEAST, 10F, KC 100, 100 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong