"They were early cholo letters, names with style. I feel that in my work I only continued the tradition of my predecessors. I only added intent and purpose to my work." - CHAZ Bojorquez, The History of American Graffiti
To view more of theses photos visit, Erwin Recinos on Flickr.
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