Billy Gee (1978) - Science of hiting

Artist name: Billy Gee

Nationality: Greek

Date of birth: 1978, Athens, Greece

Title of the work: Science of hiting

Year: 2024
Technique: Acrylic painting on vinyl sleeve, 480 g cardboard

Dimensions:

Image: 33 cm x 33 cm
Canvas: 33 cm x 33 cm

Framing: none

Signature details:
Hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work

Edition:
Unique piece (no numbering, original work).

Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Billy Gee. The work is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.

Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.

Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.

Delivery:
The work will be shipped from Greece, carefully packaged and insured. It will be shipped unframed. Delivery with insurance.

About the artist:

Vasilis Griparis, known as Billy Gee (or Billy G), is a street artist based in Athens whose practice is deeply rooted in graffiti culture and the raw energy of the urban environment.

From a strong and respected graffiti background, he is part of the generation that helped shape the contemporary Athens street art scene. He is also one of the founding members of the legendary Athens graffiti crew UDK, a collective that played a major role in defining the visual identity of the city walls since the late 1990s.

Originally a skateboarder, Billy Gee grew up immersed in street culture, where skateboarding, graffiti, and music formed a natural creative ecosystem. Traveling across Europe for skate competitions, he was constantly exposed to new urban landscapes and graphic styles, enriching his visual vocabulary and strengthening his link to the international street culture.

At the same time, he contributed to skate magazines and held a weekly column for Athens Voice, asserting his active presence in the urban scene.

With training in graphic arts and realistic design, his work stands out for powerful compositions, vibrant color palettes, and highly detailed images. His graffiti roots remain visible in his approach: movement, spontaneity, and visual impact are central to his artistic language.

For Billy Gee, creating is an ongoing process; his works express a constant need to imagine and produce, while allowing each viewer the freedom to interpret them in their own way.

Over the years, he has built a solid record of exhibitions in Greece and Europe.

Among his solo shows are "Life Extension" at Alibi Art Gallery (Athens, 2021), and "I Put Myself on Display for You" at Maquis-Art Gallery (2018–2019).

He has also participated in major group exhibitions and art fairs such as Art Athina, Roma Arte in Nuvola, Néocratia" at the Achetez de l’Art gallery (Paris, 2021), and Expo Mister Freeze. His work has also been shown in sales and exhibitions in Paris, notably with Cornette de Saint Cyr.

Earlier in his career, his works were exhibited in major cultural venues in Athens, such as Technopolis City of Athens and the Onassis Cultural Centre, evidencing his lasting presence on the urban art scene.

Influenced by graffiti, skateboarding, and years of travel, Billy Gee’s work sits at the crossroads of realism and street expression. His journey from city walls with UDK to galleries and international fairs illustrates the evolution of a true urban artist, remaining deeply true to his roots.

Instagram @billy_gee