Tony Quan (1968/69 – September 1, 2023), better known by the tag name Tempt One or Tempt1, was an American graffiti artist who began painting graffiti in Los Angeles in the early 1980s.[1]
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.jpg) Quan in 2009 | |
| Born | Tony Quan 1968 or 1969 United States |
| Died | September 1, 2023 (aged 54) |
| Other names | Tempt One |
| Occupation | Graffiti artist |
| Years active | Early 1980s – 2023 |
| Known for | Graffiti art |
| Style | Cholo, Hip Hop |
Style
editTempt's style combined the city's local cholo graffiti culture with New York's hip-hop lettering to create a unique "Los Angeles" style.
Illness and death
editIn 2003, Tempt was diagnosed with the degenerative nerve disorder ALS.[2] Fully paralyzed except for his eyes, he was able to use the EyeWriter to continue his art.[3]
Tempt died on September 1, 2023, at the age of 54.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes". October 16, 2009. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ^ "Cool Hunting: Tempt One Art Benefit". coolhunting.com. March 8, 2007. Archived from the original on March 11, 2007.
- ^ Golijan, Rosa (November 13, 2009). "EyeWriter Allows Man To Paint Despite Paralysis". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Legendary L.A. Graffiti Icon Tempt One Dies At 54". L.A. Taco. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.