Original Ink Drawing

Joseph Ari Aloi is a visionary. The worlds he creates as an illustrator touch the far reaches of the universe- accessing new languages and spirits. An artist- designer, writer, toy creator, media franchiser, filmmaker, Flowbot leader, & tattoo artist JK5 defines creative divinity. In 1996 Aloi earned a BFA in Illustration from RISD, a year later he opened a custom tattoo studio in Pleasantville, New York, where he formulated his widely assimilated, organic, signature styles and approach to letterforms. A couple years later, Matt Clark- founder of the creative agency Houston, along with Aloi published “subconsciothesaurusnex,” a book that documents Aloi’s life and work from 1977-1999. Brands, and Advertising Agencies alike have long understood the power in Aloi’s visual language and ability to capture human connectivity. Collaborators include: Nike, Kidrobot, Converse, Wieden Kennedy, Camel, Tylenol, Timex, Barneys, Surface to Air, Bblessing, Saks 5th Avenue, and Mishka NYC. Use of liquid ink as a material to create art, typically by applying it to a surface like paper with a pen or brush, allowing artists to produce drawings, paintings, or calligraphy by utilizing its fluidity and color properties to form images or text; essentially, it's a versatile tool for creating artwork through the application of colored liquid