NYC writer KATSU demonstrates the functionality of the latest tool from the Graffiti Research Lab: The High Writer. Drawing on previous paint-pole designs from innovators like Barry McGee and the Citizens Against Ugly Street Spam, the High Writer is a tool that amplifies the scale and height of marks rendered with a spray can. The high writer is easily constructed from materials available at Home Depot and your local bike shop. To make your own High Writer check out the DIY instructions . All praise be to the Eyebeam R&D OpenLab.

Benefit Art Show and Auction for Daniel McGowan

The prototype High Writer will be auctioned off at the “If They Come for You in the Morning” Benefit Gallery Show for Daniel McGowan hosted by Visual Resistance. All proceeds from the show will benefit the legal fund of environmental and social justice activist Daniel McGowan.

Thursday, July 27 & Friday, July 28, 2006, 5-10pm
ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St, Lower East Side, NYC

The 15′ x 30′ AMERIKA1 mural by KATSU pictured in the video is currently up for bid on ebay. Click here to place your bid.

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