Craig Costello is a New York City-based artist renowned for his innovative approach to painting, site-specific installations, and photography. Costello’s work is deeply established himself in the vibrant subculture of 1980s NYC, where he was immersed in the world of graffiti writers, skaters, and punks. This formative period has profoundly influenced his unique artistic style, characterized by the use of unconventional tools such as fire extinguishers, garden sprayers, and shoe polish bottles. His background in formal art education allowed him to delve into photography and conceptual art, enriching his multidisciplinary approach.