Chris Stain grew up writing Graffiti in Baltimore, MD in the mid 1980s. Through printmaking in high school he adapted stenciling techniques, which later led to his work in street stencils and urban contemporary art. Stain’s stencil work explores inner city life from both inside and outside individual. In Long Story Short, he examines the architecture of emotion, inspiration, and creativity that comprise his artwork and his life. In this aesthetically DIY autobiographical reflection, Stain shares writings, letters, photographs, artwork, and memorabilia that illuminate the inspiration for his poignant imagery.
