James De La Vega is an artist who lives in Soho and works in New York City, Paris, Italy, and Tokyo. He has a Museum on St. Mark's Place in the East Village, and 3 other locations in Tokyo, Paris, and Italy. He is known primarily for his murals and the chalk drawings he creates on public surfaces such as sidewalks. His murals can be found all over East Harlem, and his chalk drawings may show up anywhere in the city. His street drawings, almost always chalk, are usually accompanied by aphoristic messages such as "Become Your Dream.” Legally, much of his work qualifies as graffiti, although many put them in a separate genre. In 2004, Salon.com called him "probably the most revered street artist in New York.
I went to his gallery years ago with my greatest friend Christina Versace and we instantly fell in love with his work. If anyone is interested in de la vega, here is his contact information.
Galeria De La Vega - 102 Saint Marks Place NYC 1.212.876.8649
http://delavegamuseum.blogspot.com/2009/04/de-la-vega-inspiring-university-of.html
