Art
James De La Vega is known primarily for his murals and the chalk drawings he creates on public surfaces such as sidewalks. His murals can be found all over Spanish Harlem, and his chalk drawings may show up anywhere in the city. His street drawings are usually accompanied by aphoristic messages such as "Become Your Dream." Legally, his outdoor work qualifies as graffiti, although many put them in a separate genre. In 2004, Salon.com called him "probably the most revered street artist in New York." The De La Vega was a recipient of a Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters & Sculptors Grant in 1999. Christie's auction house has sold his art for thousands of dollars, and many see him as an inspired cultural figure.
In 2011, De La Vega collaborated with Tory Burch to create a line of accessories that benefited the Tory Burch Foundation.
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