We sometimes forget in this new age of Mega Murals and the new international rise of Muralism that before we were given permission to paint multi story buildings graffiti artists were actively collaborating in alleys, tucked away train track walls and so forth. I think we all know the history and I am not trying to reflect on any of this history only reference our origins painting murals for ourselves and the act of collaboration. Creating a uniform production wall as we called it was part of being a graffiti artist for most of us. Working in letter structure, characters and a uniform background became the norm in order for artists to collaborate on a large mural. Fast forward to today and its great to see elements of this history still in place amongst the ever changing scene of street/graffiti art.

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From tradition to innovation, from continuity to the break thereof, Markus Genesius consistently evolves his style of writing. Tried and tested creations of form are refined, others are questioned, rethought and rewritten. In spite of complex composition using dense graphical structures and polygonal forms, his pieces convey a tremendous dynamic. This tension creates a special kind of aesthetic, which distinguishes itself from the rest and always challenges the observer. WOW! is therefore not only a personal signet, but also at times the first reaction when confronted with this art.

Ingo Clauß, curator Weserburg | Museum of Modern Art