Renaissance & Rebellion - Flipbook - Page 4
The multicultural conception of the California Locos is a shared experience, a
common one in Los Angeles with its centuries-old melting pot origins. Neither I
nor the other original Locos invented the idea as much as we observed, lived and
expressed it in our times, being variously involved in the formation of West Coast
surf and skate, graffiti, contemporary art, punk rock and blues during the decades of
their evolution. Being from the eclectic cultural milieu of our City of Los Angeles,
we celebrate the aesthetic, ethnic and cultural zeitgeist alive and well here, which
has expanded internationally over the decades.
The original Locos do not claim ownership—we claim our place as representatives in that we were “there” as it all began, unfurled and evolved.
chaz bojórquez
dave tourjé
john van hamersveld
norton wisdom
gary wong
Before the acclaim of these subcultures were the unknown and unsung builders of
them—those who did their art for no other reason than their desire to do so and the
fact that it had to be done. They helped lay the foundation and we each know many.
It is to them that I dedicate this book.
Dave Tourjé, Los Angeles, 2022
