WRITTEN IN LINES
CALLIGRAFFITI BETWEEN TRADITION AND THE URBAN WALL
Written in Lines is an illustrated exploration of calligraffiti—an artistic language in which writing moves beyond conventional text and becomes image, rhythm, movement, and emotion. Blending a concise history of visual writing with Alex Zinoviev’s personal journey and practical observations, the book explores materials, tools, scale, space, creative identity, murals, body art, and the transformation of words into visual form.
Inside the Book
- A concise history of visual writing and the development of calligraffiti.
- Alex Zinoviev’s creative journey from Ukraine to Los Angeles and the formation of his visual language.
- A practical guide to materials and tools: how different paints, markers, and protective coatings perform indoors and outdoors; how temperature, humidity, sunlight, and precipitation affect the artwork; and how to prepare surfaces, choose the right materials for each project, and use them to preserve the work’s visual impact and durability.