Straight lines: a ten-year graffiti-art dialog

Graffiti has long been part of the urban landscape—often seen as disruptive, sometimes provocative. Yet from it, a remarkable and independent art form has emerged. Straight Lines captures this evolution through the work of Hendrik Beikirch (Landau) and Patrick Jungfleisch (Saarbrücken), who have been creating with spray cans for over a decade.

In this book, the artists—known as ECB and RESO—present the ideas, concepts, and visual language they developed between 1989 and 2003. Rather than offering yet another history of graffiti writing, Straight Lines provides a unique insight into their individual and collaborative works.

The first part showcases the artists’ solo creations, forming the foundation of their later joint projects. The second part highlights selected collaborations, with a focus on recent series and productions. Instead of interpreting or explaining the works, the book invites readers to engage personally with the themes and discover hidden details with each viewing.

A rare glimpse into the intersection of spray-paint expression and classic letterforms—Straight Lines is a must-have for art lovers, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the transformation of graffiti into fine art.

Facts:

• Release 2004
• Hardcover
• Size 21 x 15
• 128 pages
• English, German
  
• Publikat Publishing