Twist, Ray Fong, Bernon Vernon, And P.Kin
Twist, Ray Fong, Bernon Vernon, And P.Kin;Barry Mcgee
Place: San Francisco
Born: 1966
Biography:
Barry McGee is an American artist born in San Francisco in 1966. He is known for his graffiti art and is a pioneer of the Mission School art movement. McGee is also known by his monikers Twist, Ray Fong, Bernon Vernon, and P.Kin. He studied painting and printmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute and has exhibited his work in galleries internationally. McGee's work is influenced by urban life and often addresses social concerns. He has also worked as an artist in residence at inner-city McClymonds High School in Oakland, California. The market value of his work rose significantly after 2001 as a result of his inclusion in the Venice Biennale and other major exhibitions. Much of his San Francisco street art has been scavenged or stolen as a result.
