A few months back we posted about Above’s “Giving To The Poor” piece that was cleverly placed near an ATM. Now, he’s taking his concept a bit further and acting as the “Robin Hood” of graffiti by taking an active role in helping those less fortunate. Above is selling the “GIVING TO THE POOR” print at an affordable cost and he’s donating 100% of ALL PROFITS to two homeless shelters. By giving away his profits, he’s hoping to get as many people involved in this benevolent project as possible. Above personally carefully selected the Homeless shelters because of their long-standing active role in the homeless community. The two homeless shelters, E.C.S. Shelter and C.H. Center, stand out among others because they accept and strive to help those without a home regardless of RELIGION, RACE, POLITICS or SEXUAL PREFERENCE. During this time of giving, help out those in need any way you can.  With these prints, you get a great print, but you’re also helping a great cause.  You can purchase the print here and details on the print and ordering info after the jump.

…GIVING TO THE POOR from ABOVE on Vimeo.
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Yet another clever piece by M.I.S.S. Favorite, Above.  Don’t get tricked on Tuesday!

TRICK OR TREATING AT THE McCAIN’S from ABOVE on Vimeo.

And, while you’re at it, check out his clever take on the economy after the jump.
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Above just released part 3 of 4, of his South Central Tour videos and it’s an amazing pictoral journal of his travels through Brasil, Argentina, Peru, Columbia, Guatemala and many more. And as always, the soundtrack is amazing - this time, the Denots from Paraguay are featured. Check it out!

SouthCentral (PART 3 of 4) from ABOVE on Vimeo.

A while back I posted about Above’s travels in over 11 countries in Central and South America that was sponsored by Montana Colors. He’s just gotten back to us with a remixed version of his video montage that’s split up into four parts. Check out part 1 here and stay tuned for the next 3 parts!

A while back we told you about graf artist Above’s South Central tour. Well, 6 months later, Above is back from his tour and is sharing his adventures. His tour included stopping in 11 countries over a period of six months with stops in: Brasil, Guatemala, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Mexcio and Chile. I’ve been following Above’s work for years and it’s wonderful to see him grow as an artist. He’s done several other tours - United States Tour (2004), European tour (2005), and the Sign Language Tour (2006). Back then, his art involved more of his trademark arrows teasing viewers with mobiles in the streets with word games or fabric covered arrows stuck on buildings. For his South Central Tour, you can see Above’s work evolving. He uses more lettering now - on a much larger scale - and you barely see the ubiquitous arrow. He hasn’t abandoned his word play though. This pieces are clever and interact with the community and spaces around him - they are now part of the ever changing landscape. Above has definitely left his mark in South and Central America, despite tales of being robbed and getting stabbed on his travels. He’s also picked up some sponsors along his way. Montana Colors, the crème de la crème of graf supplies, sponsored his most recent tour.

The video is fun, entertaining, has a killer soundtrack and you can watch it right here! Get lost for a minute and go above . . .

ABOVE: SOUTH CENTRAL TOUR from ABOVE on Vimeo.