R.I.P. IZ THE WIZ (A few words from Linz).

Mike aka Iz The Wiz.

"A couple of years ago I was staying with my homie DANGER in Florida and he mentioned that a good friend of his who was a living legend in the graffiti realm was living five minutes down the road, so I was like, who??? It was Iz the Wiz.

Of course I asked him to “get that dude around for a few beers!” Sure enough, sometime that day Danger called Mike (Iz) up and invited him around to meet me. Straight away I was all; “oh fuck, one of the all-time kings of graff is comin’ around to meet me...”

Anyways, the next day Mike showed up and was one of the coolest cats I have ever met in graffiti. Mike, Danger and I hung out for the next few days ’til I departed Florida for New York, but during the few short days I spent with him we talked a lot about life in Australia and also back in the days for Mike growing up on the subways. The real shit from the horse’s mouth, it was dope!

I was quite sad to learn of Mike’s passing, as he was a really nice guy and true legend from the old skool.

Rest in piece Iz - The real master blaster! Thanks for the stories mate." - Linz



Linz, Iz & Danger.


Iz.

Photos by Linz.

IZ THE WIZ artshow @ Tuff City NYC.

IZ is having an art show at Tuff City in the Bronx on June 12th. If you're in NY, get along.