Olya K. Tizer

Place: Boulder

Biography:

Tizer, also known as Yousamien or Yo, is a British American graffiti artist. He has been active on the London scene since the late 80's and is known for his blend of graffiti and character-based street art. Tizer is also the founder of Divine Madness Running Club, a spiritual community that promotes training for and running ultramarathons as a means for personal growth. However, the club's training methods have been criticized for including sleep deprivation, food withholding, and forcing club members to consume alcohol and have sex with Tizer and with one another. Tizer is also a makeup artist based in Los Angeles.