Tysen Knight
Tysen Knight is an African-American pop urban artist.[1][2][3] Tysen is well known for his street art, drawing inspiration from Buddha's teaching and pop art sense.[4][5][6]
Tysen Knight | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1976 |
| Nationality | African-American |
| Occupation | Urban pop artist |
| Known for | Muralist, International art, and award winning filmmaker |
| Website | https://www.tysenknight.com/ |
Career
[change | change source]Tysen is an international artist, muralist, and an award-winning filmmaker.[7][8][9] He has a documentary titled The Art of Hustle: Street Art Documentary which won the Best Feature Film Award 2018 at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival.[10][11][2] Tysen was also an Artist Educator-in-residence for the Palm Springs Art Museum.[12][13]
In 2018, Tysen partnered with the Palm Spring Unified School District and the Boys Art Mentorship (BAM) program in California.[14][15]
Scholarship Fund
[change | change source]Tysen Knight Scholarship Fund established by Tysen, Tysen Knight Scholarship Fund is a self supported initiative aimed at assisting high school students intending to pursue education and careers in the arts.[16]
Filmography
[change | change source]Acting Credits
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Negro Zone (Short) | Everyday Brotha (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2005 | Ski Trippin (Video) | Ski Tripper Victim #1 (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2005 | He Got Billz (Short) | Friend (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | Kanye West (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2007 | Akira's Hip Hope Shop (Short) | Corey (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2007 | Sharam Party All the Time (Video) | Eddi Murphy |
| 2008 | House Arrest (Video) | Dialo Jones (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2008 | Nora's Hair Salon II | Suspicious Electrician (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2009 | The Advance of Umbweki | Bushman #1 (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2010 | Closer to Crazy (Short) | Thug #1 (as Cordele Taylor) |
| 2013 | Driven by Desire (Short) | Malcolm |
Production Credis
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Driven by Desire (Short) | Director, Writer |
| 2017 | The Art of Hustle: Street Art Documentary | Director, Writer |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Author, Guest (2023-01-26). "Tysen Knight - Inspiring People Through Street Art". LA Progressive. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Intersection of Art and Architecture: Tysen Knight's Unique Perspective". Grazia USA. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Desk, News24. "Canvas of Inspiration: Tysen Knight's Journey of Artistry, Generosity, and Legacy". News24. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Nod, Digital (2023-06-21). "NetNewsLedger - The Transformative Power of Art: Tysen Knight and the Journey of Expression". NetNewsLedger. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Newton, Sandie. "Local artist Tysen Knight creates scholarship fund for art students". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "Tysen Knight: The Inspirational Journey of a Versatile Artist". APN News. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ↑ "Tysen Knight: The Rising Star in Contemporary Art". SWAGGER Magazine. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "Tysen Knight". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ M, Karan Raj. "From Film to Philanthropy: Tysen Knight's Multi-Faceted Impact on Art and Society". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "Tysen Knight – Fashioning the World with Iconic Artwork - Space Coast Daily". spacecoastdaily.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ King, Matt (2022-07-12). "Interpreting the Greats: Tysen Knight Melds Iconic Art With His Own Style for His 'MasterPiece MashUp' Works". Coachella Valley Independent. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Scordo, Lizbeth (2021-04-19). "A Luxe New Dining and Drinking Experience Awaits in Palm Springs". Eater LA. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Newton, Sandie. "Tysen Knight inspires Coachella Valley kids through art mentoring". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "PSUSD Arts / Art Elective Program". www.psusd.us. Retrieved 2024-02-22.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Tysen Knight". Palm Springs Public Arts. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ "SPOTLIGHT - July 7, 2023 - Tysen Knight Scholarship Fund in collaboration with James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center tour of MoAW". Museum of Ancient Wonders. Retrieved 2024-02-22.