A picture may tell a thousand words, but what can you say if you make that picture with words? Malfi explores the possibilities by incorporating graffiti-inspired lettering into his art. Sometimes the lettering is an accent; in other pieces it is the very foundation. We spoke with the New York-based artist about how he balances artistry and legibility in his lettering, his attraction to vibrant colors and more.
No specific moment comes to mind. I always had an appreciation of art and I would
