Bisco Smith’s ‘INNERSTATES’ offers a street art symphony in SoHo

Bisco Smith and his art work Courtesy DTR Modern Galleries Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! This October, the Soho art scene will be set ablaze as DTR Modern Gallery presents INNERSTATES, the internationally acclaimed artist Bisco Smith’s latest solo exhibition. Running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 14, this show is not merely a visual spectacle; it’s an immersive experience where the boundaries of graffiti and abstract expressionism collide. To truly grasp the power of INNERSTATES, one must first understand the man behind the art. Smith hails from the underground street art culture, where he first honed his skills and aesthetic sensibilities. Cutting his teeth in the vibrant and unforgiving urban landscapes of cities like New York, his early work was marked by bold typography, raw energy, and the urgency of expression found in graffiti’s heartbeat. That said, his journey did not stop at tagging walls; he transformed his technique, elevating street art to fine art by fusing it with the principles of abstract expressionism. Inarguably, his signature style—a mesmerizing blend of calligraphic strokes, layered textures, and rhythmic compositions — captures the frenetic energy of urban life...