- Presents -

Soul Expressions

Soul de Cuba Cafe creates space to showcase local artists. This is one of the many ways that we engage with you, New Haven!

Join us on Saturday, June 24th from 12pm - 3pm for (Live Mural Creation) & 5pm - 7pm a reception with

Graffiti Legends James Top, KingBee & Two Top.

Drink Specials, Wine & Snacks! Art available for purchase.

Live mural creation at 12pm! Work will remain on display for a limited time!

JAMES TOP

Better known as “The People’s Graffiti Artist.” James started his art career in the ENY section of Brooklyn as a founding member of “The odd partners or [top crew]. This legendary crew would dominate the IND & the BMT subway lines from the mid to late 1970’s.

Today he is an art consultant to many area schools, youth based & non profit organizations.

For over a decade he has produced “Graffiti NYC” a cable TV show about the peoples, places & events of graffiti art culture in NYC. The show airs each Sunday 1:30am ch.67 MNN network {Manhattan only} or live stream on the net www.mnn.org

In recent years Top has traveled the USA & Europe. His art work is already part of the prestigious Schomburg Collection in Harlem

James Top is a father & a Harlem resident.

Artist's Statement:

I take great pride in expressing the African American experience on Canvass and Community murals. - James Top

KINGBEE

The Royal “Kingbee” is a New York City-based artist. He was born in Harlem NYC and raised in the Bronx in the early 70’s. KingBee is the Founder of UWLAW (Urban Writers Logos and Walls), one of the most talented graffiti/art crews in New York City throughout the 90’s.

He began his career painting graffiti on walls until gathering recognition and eventually being commissioned to perform his artistic abilities for numerous businesses, public and private all throughout the city of New York.

His iconic original character creation of the “Bee” is his signature character that is recognized worldwide. KingBee has most recently began using his Bee character to bring more awareness to the declining bee epedimic worldwide.

KingBee still resides in the Bronx, here he continues to draw inspiration from his surroundings within one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

You can find more information and see exclusive shots of Royalty at its greatest by visiting www.kingbeeuw.com.

TWO TOP

TWO TOP, G4PC, DGK, holds a BFA from Pratt and a MSW from Fordham.

TWO started writing Graffiti in 1994 while living in White Plains NY. He would go on to hone his skills in Brooklyn and Harlem as a member of the TOP crew and Graffiti Artists for a Positive Cause.

As a master level Social Worker with multiple murals and group gallery shows under his belt; Two’s main interest now is bringing Graffiti art therapy projects to the youth of the Tri-State and greater New England areas.

Soul Expressions

Artist's Statement: I take great pride in expressing the African American experience on Canvass and Community murals. - James Top

Artist's Statement:

I take great pride in expressing the African American experience on Canvass and Community murals. - James Top