COME CLOSE was painted with the idea of the words folding into a lemniscate, suggesting the idea of an infinite embrace. The two halves of the artwork are intended to mimic arms interlocking. Gary Stranger studied arts and typography, but entered the art world through graffiti. To this day, all his mural work is painted with spray paint, the most effective medium according to Gary.
“Over the last decade I have been refining my work away from the traditional graffiti aesthetic. I aim to explore the manipulation of letter form, taking type beyond its intended, primary use. My artwork is an attempt to exorcise my feeling or sentiment on a particular subject. Often the subject is deeply personal and veiled.” / Gary Stranger
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