Exploring (literally) new perspectives and embracing computer-aided technologies, Chu’s work has continued to push back the boundaries of graffiti since he first began experimenting with aerosol paint & home computers in the late 1980’s describing his creations as gently reminding us of the everyday conflict between digital and analogue devices.
During his 30 years of experience He has successfully gained a reputation working with some of the most culturally influential artists of our time. Projects with Banksy and Jamie Hewlett, collaborating at the Swiss Embassy in London and for the groundbreaking opera ‘Monkey Journey to the west.’ Being a few of the highlights he is humbly proud to mention. An ardent defender in the use of aerosol paint since 1988, starting out in the midlands Walsall and now living in London pursuing a studio career Chu has contributed cutting edge creations on public works, various galleries and group shows around the UK.
Recently he single-handedly attempted to set a world record by painting a 4-storey mural on his own, creating a wall that is now a main focal point in his hometown of Walsall. For two years running he has been invited by Walsall Council to design an illuminated display for the outdoor, annual illuminations, creating an amazing sound-to-light experience also performing as a v-jay for Birmingham funk band, Munchbreak. His professional skills and creativity is vast.
“I started painting in aerosol 1983, inspired by the lettering on a school friends electro mix tape. Through meeting another, highly skilled writer in my second year at college, 'Dez', I realised I wasn't on my own.
“I became involved with a community arts project and in 1988 we secured a legal spot called The Paddock. The local authority employed me as one of only two practising writers in the country, to take care of 'street art provisions' in the borough. It was necessary to pursue my art & design career, as I was a public figure who defending the right to allow young, aspiring artists to use aerosol paint, I was in the firing line. I cannot teach that which I cannot learn.
“Through travelling, painting and exchanging photos I would form links with other artists nationwide and before long I was invited to join Ikonoklast, the UK’s first ‘super crew’. Painting became a family affair with friends painting alongside one another. Desire, Goldie, Disc, Kel & Size from Walsall, Part2 from York, System from Llandudno, Juice, Cryse & Fuze from Birmingham, Rough from London, Temper from Wolverhampton, Solo One from Hinckley and Inkie from Bristol.”
Some of the highlights would be
- Launch event for the Graffiti Bastards show in Birmingham's Custard Factory.
- Painting my first stereoscopic 3d painting at Urban Games.
- Working alongside Banksy and the bourgeoning Pictures on Walls.
- Helping Jamie Hewlett 'paint' 18 whole cars of a Virgin Pendolino.
- Giving my hometown a 100ft & 15ft mural declaring 'Born in Walsall'.
- Creating the world's largest aerosol mural singlehandedly.
- Creating an 11 foot cubic experiment that makes the corners vanish when viewed from inside.
- Sitting on a coach waiting for the sun to rise with Futura on his 40th birthday, so we could photograph our paintings at an outdoor rave.
- Painted inside the bomb-proof basement car park of the Swiss embassy with Banksy.
- Painting the ladies toilet at the Big Breakfast house in East London.
- Only graffiti artist to work on the walls of the Barbican in London.
- 200ft by 20ft mural inside the Selfridges store in Birmingham.
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| Drum & Bass Racer - Aerosol on 91.5cm x 122cm canvas, part of ‘Fungle Junk’ tryptic, signed by artist 650 euros |
Funk Submarine - Aerosol on 91.5cm x 122cm canvas, part of ‘Fungle Junk’ tryptic, signed by artist 650 euros |
Hip Hop Transporter - Aerosol on 91.5cm x 122cm canvas, part of ‘Fungle Junk’ tryptic, signed by artist 650 euros |
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| Up on the Roof - Aerosol and ink on 12inch x 12inch 1” deep canvas, signed by artist 220 euro |
Killing Music - C, H & U, within smoking logo, stencilled in aerosol on aerosol primed 600mm metal roadsign (1 of 5, signed and numbered by artist) 180 euro |
Across 110th Street - Aerosol and ink on 12inch x 12inch 1” deep canvas, signed by artist 220 euro |