Hearts are among the most ubiquitous images we see in our daily lives. From playing cards to emoji to the chalky candy we pretend to enjoy eating on Valentine’s Day and the I Love New York shirts hawked in Times Square, hearts are everywhere. And that’s what makes John Westbay’s art so striking—he has made an image every human recognizes his own. We spoke with Westbay about his distinct calling card, his love for graffiti and much more.
I think I first fell in love with art as a child. From elementary school through high school I have memories of being in class, drawing with my pen in
