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Moose (graffiti artist)

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According to many sources, Curtis is the originator of the reverse graffiti technique, which involves creating negative lines and space through dirt to create an image or pattern. In an interview with NPR, Curtis stated that he was inspired by people writing their names in grime on tunnel walls in
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Curtis's art expression is considered non-damaging to the Earth's environment as well as temporary. Eventually, the dirt and grime that is cleaned away from the surface will naturally return to its prior state over some time.
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Curtis uses tools such as a shoe brush, water, and manual labor to create freehand drawings and illustrations. He is also known to use a power washer to create intricate images on buildings, under bridges, and in tunnels.
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made a rare DJ appearance. Curtis has DJ'ed and promoted across the world.
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artist and has been paid to create advertisements for companies such as
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This article about an artist from the United Kingdom is a
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Curtis was involved with the Leeds-based Sound Clash
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Broadway Tunnel
pseudonym
British
graffiti
artist
cleaning dirt
record label
Coldcut
Norman Cook
Andrew Weatherall
Tricky
commercial
Xbox
Smirnoff
"REVERSE GRAFFITI: Clean Green Street Art hits San Francisco!"


"Artist Draws 'Clean' Graffiti from Dirty Walls"


"Interview With Moose, Inventor of "Reverse Graffiti""
"Moose (aka Paul Curtis) and Marc Cameron's innovation: eco graffiti"
NPR Interview
Symbollix
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expanding it
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