John Andrew Perello, AKA JonOne is a graffiti artist, borns in 1963 in New York USA. Raised in New York’s Harlem neighbourhood, Jon was introduced to street art at an early age, tagging his name on the city streets. Attending the likes of the iconic Studio 54, Jon rubbed shoulders with Jean Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, before relocating to Paris in 1987, where he quickly made a name for himself.
He founded the 156 All Starz group in 1984 in New York. At the age of 17, he began working in the world of graffiti with his childhood friend White Man. He soon made a name for his style and created abstract works influenced by movement, color and the energy of the city. His style sets him apart from others as, at that time, the majority of other graffiti writers were working in more figurative styles. JonOne was introduced to Cornette de Saint Cyr, and as a result was invited to work at the legendary ‘Hopital Ephemere’. Quickly noticed, JonOne had his first exhibition in 1992.
