The artwork entitled “The Allen Boys” was created by the artist Lee Quinones in 1982. Belonging to the Street Art movement, this piece exemplifies the graffiti genre.
The artwork features a striking mural painted on the exterior wall of a brick building. Dominating the scene is a central figure with an elongated head and a masked face, dressed in a white suit and hat, and brandishing a firearm. The figure is surrounded by the boldly painted words “ALLEN BOYS” with a vibrant palette of reds, purples, and blues. The letters incorporate elements of depth and motion, characteristic of graffiti styles from that era. Additional details, such as splatters and dynamic background shapes, enhance the overall composition, lending it an energetic and chaotic atmosphere. The presence of smaller text and signatures indicates collaboration or dedication, typical in street art pieces of this nature. The scene is contextualized by the surrounding urban elements, such as neighboring buildings and a passerby, emphasizing the integration of the artwork into its environment.
