‘I LIKE THE ORGANIC CURVES THAT LIVING THINGS HAVE. AMONG THEM, I HAVE BEEN OBSESSED WITH SKULLS AND FLOWERS FOR A LONG TIME. I DRAW THOSE CURVES WITH A NEW INTERPRETATION. I WANT TO CHANGE THE IMPRESSION THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE OF THEM, AND ENCOURAGE NEW WAYS OF SEEING AND DISCOVERING THEM.’
Heavily influenced by Los Angeles ‘Cholo’ style graffiti, fused with the spiritual skills of Asian calligraphy, Usugrow started drawing in 1993 by creating punk rock flyers. He soon became hugely successful as a commercial designer for album covers, fashion brands & skate companies. He has been exhibiting his art in galleries all over the world, and his black and white illustrations have become instantly recognisable.