ABOVE (born circa 1981) has been creating public art since 1995. Above is an international street artist who keeps his identity concealed. Above is known for his multi-layer/full color social and political stencils, spinning wooden "arrow mobile" installations, and large mural "word play" paintings. Above started traditional graffiti of tagging freight trains in California in 1995. At the age of 19, Above moved to Paris, France where he started painting his trademark arrow icon pointing 'above.' Since 2001 Above has toured around the world, with each tour exploring a new medium or style of artworks. Above has made artworks in the streets of 90 cities in 50 different countries around the world.

Above was born a...