Kelly 'RISK' Graval (WCA / MSK) — WCA Co-Founder & Crew Admin • Godfather of West Coast Graffiti
Kelly Graval, known globally as RISK, co-founded WCA (West Coast Artists) in 1985 alongside Rival, Miner, and P-Jay. Widely revered as the Godfather of West Coast Graffiti, Risk pioneered painting freeway overpass signs ('heavens'), freight wholecars, and Third Rail streetwear before exhibiting in museums worldwide.
“When we started WCA in 1985, we wanted West Coast style to stand toe-to-toe with New York subways—so we turned the LA freeways into our train lines.”
WCA Co-Founder RISK pioneered painting elevated Los Angeles freeway signs ('heavens') so West Coast writers could broadcast full-color burners to ratusan of thousands of commuters daily.
RISK: The Rock Star of Graffiti Art (Studio Portrait & Documentary) — Official Graffiti Encyclopedia video documentation featuring Kelly 'RISK' Graval (WCA / MSK) (WCA).
The MNO Show: A Conversation with Kelly "RISK" Graval, the Art Legend 🎨 — Official Graffiti Encyclopedia video documentation featuring Kelly 'RISK' Graval (WCA / MSK) (WCA).
KILLA KELA PODCAST #406 - RISK MSK ( GRAFFITI PIONEER LA) — Official Graffiti Encyclopedia video documentation featuring Kelly 'RISK' Graval (WCA / MSK) (WCA).
Unstoppable All-City Wildstyle, Industrial Rollers & Steel Heavyweights
1985 Los Angeles All-City Pioneers, Freeway Heavens & Belmont Legends
Los Angeles Super-Collective Uniting AWR, MSK, CBS, WCA & K2S Under the Letter 'G'
Beyond the Streets Pavilions & Wall Grounds — Los Angeles, CA
Venice Beach Boardwalk Skate Park — Venice Beach, CA