Margaret Leisha Kilgallen 1967-2001

[ZENYTH.ASP]

http://wehaveaproblem.com/webfiles/news/07032001.html ('http://"http://wehaveaproblem.com/webfiles/news/07032001.html"')

July 3, 2001

KILGALLEN, Margaret Leisha -- Our beloved Margaret passed peacefully on June 26, 2001 in the arms of her husband and daughter in San Francisco. An avid surfer, painter, and banjo player, Margaret's life inspired adventure, compassion, joy and great love. Supported by her loving family and friends, Margaret's battle with breast cancer demonstrated a calm courage and grace to enrich our lives. Margaret is survived by her husband Barry McGee; her newborn daughter Asha; her parents James and Dena Kilgallen; her siblings, Lil, Marianne and Jamie; her nephews Brendan, Collin, Conor and Joseph; and her family-in-law Mabel, John and Naomi, Mike, Sherri, and Kim McGee. A vibrant member of the local arts community, Margaret exhibited her work in museums and galleries nationally and internationally most recently at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia and Stanford University, where she received her Master of Fine Arts degree on June 17th. Services will be held at St. John of God, 1290 - 5th Avenue on Thursday, June 28 at ten o'clock. In lieu of flowers, the Asha Kilgallen McGee fund has been established for her daughter's care at Bay View Bank, attn: Mark Harris, 443 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-2019. The family's email address is [email protected]

Sales of Margaret and Barry's t-shirts will be donated to the Asha Kilgallen McGee fund in honor of her mother. Those wishing to send support are advised to contact Bay View Bank or email the family at the address above.

I only met her twice. Seemingly straight from the playground with her hair up in barrettes, wearing a summer dress and a quirky, timeless grace, her appearance communicated a love of life--the kind that creative spirits enjoy. Art is that intangible, subjective, indescribable stuff that makes life more than living, and I personally looked forward to and sought out the art that Margaret created because it gave me such joy. It is a great loss.
Regretfully,
Matt Houston

1998 "Sloe"
<img src=http://www.paulsonpress.com/assets/images/kilgallensloe.jpg>

1999 "Pilar"
<img src=http://www.paulsonpress.com/assets/images/kilgallenpilar.jpg>

1999 "Linda Mar"
<img src=http://www.paulsonpress.com/assets/images/kilgallenlindamar.jpg>

1999 "Untitled"
<img src=http://www.paulsonpress.com:80/assets/images/kilgallenuntitled.jpg>

[imported_metallix FUking metallix]

sorry to hear that..

[cracked ass]

Freight heads can show respect by taking extra care not to go over her Matokie Slaughter monikers.

[EWOKONEDOTCOM]

wow, i had no idea this happened. im sad to hear, i met her in st. louis with twist in 98, i dont really know her , but she came off like a kind hearted person. my heart goes out to twist and his daughter.

these things really hit when you least exspect it.

[imported_SecretAgentX9]

Rest In Peace. condolences to the friends and family.

[Jankie]

Rest In Piece

[jack tripper]

Deepest condolences to all who knew.

[kOmega]

R.I.P

[imported_ruEtbeer]

i love seeing her matokie s. monikers... dam rest in peace

[kOmega]

rip

[Vapor]

shitty. she was a very skilled artist. RIP.

keep your head up Barry.

[ZENYTH.ASP]

http://www.urbandigitalcolor.com/UDC/galle...mkilgallen.html ('http://"http://www.urbandigitalcolor.com/UDC/gallery16/artists_work/killgallen_margaret/mkilgallen.html"')
<img src=http://www.urbandigitalcolor.com:80/UDC/gallery16/artists_work/killgallen_margaret/margaret-kilgallen.jpg>

[imported_El Mas Sucio De Todos]

what can you say, you know?

Breast cancer is some serious shit. Maybe we can all learn a bit from this as well as so many other women who have fallen victim to this. We need to be aware of this and try to support the cause to find a cure. Much respect to her family and all other victims of breast cancer...

[imported_El Mas Sucio De Todos]

[img]http://www.newimageartgallery.com/images/kilgallen.jpg'>

[This message has been edited by El Mas Sucio De Todos (edited 07-05-2001).]

[WebsterUno]

R.I.P.
Damn, after reading the part about
his daughter one almost jerked out.
(Some of you know why.)
Even though I dont know him,
my BIG heart goes out to him and
his lil girl. peace.

[imported_El Mas Sucio De Todos]

[img]http://artscenecal.com/Listings/WestSide/UCLAFile/UCLAHammerJPGs/MKilgallenJPGs/MKilgallen1D.jpg'>

[imported_steadycreepin]

Rest In Peace..

[eros]

respect.

Zenyth,I am glad you did this. I was going to post the same thing later on today. thanks.

[BIGMETALCIRCUS]

[img]http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mrboxcars/matokie.jpg'>
rest in peace

[*ZEMONEDOE$]

rest in peace

[sectr]

This comes as a huge surprise to me....
....i am very sad to heaR this....
cancer is very sad
may your aRt and spirit live on....

may aLL live Life to the fullest every day

daughter and husband my appreciation for what has happened to you goes out to you....

her show was one of the best I've ever seen.
(period)

[dirtroad]

So sad, such a loss. The news of the newly born daughter makes it all the more tragic. I will make it a point to put up some RIP Matokie Slaughter streaks next time I'm in the yard. I hope the Vernon will keep the flame burnin'. Sadness.

[Zack Morris]

that makes me sad to see another person gone...today I was watching the news and I found out a girl I went to highschool with dies yesterday by falling out of a pickup truck.

[my sweetheart, the drunk]

rip

[Ski Mask]

RIP Matokie Slaughter
[img]http://www.escape.ca/~cmillar/mslaughter.jpg'>
for the longest time I thought she was just an alias for twist...a side project he did. But she was an amazing artist, and will be missed. Unfortunately, that flick is the only M. Slaughter Streaks I've caught...
I'll be sure to avoid any I run across in the future.

[bigpoppa.k]

shit man, my heart goes out to the friends and family. hung with twist in 97 up here in toronto, mad cool guy.. RIP. why is it always the good ones?

[SIELOETTE]

I was lucky enough when I was in LA to see the exhibit with Barry Mcgee and kilgallen..It was very motivational at the time.and still is to this day..Rest in peace..and for all that loved and knew..try and stay strong..

[This message has been edited by SIELOETTE (edited 07-05-2001).]

[imported_SEKAonerHW]

breast cancer is a hard one to beat.

rest in peace, sincere condolences to friends, family and admirers


SEKA

[brown twinkie]

massive respect.
Rest in Peace.......

[Pilau Hands]

i don't really have any words to properly express...

be strong barry

may the world lighten the load

rest in piece

[dBUSH]

RIP

[Sam Rothstein]

Rest In Peace Meta. Best wishes to her family and friends. Stay strong in these hard times.

[boxcarwilly]

i was talking with someone the night this happened... and i was actually optimistic about the whole thing considering i am usually a pessimist. i know barry i strong and can deal.. and i pray that he can, we havent met, probably wont for a while, different coasts... but i went through seeing loved ones with cancer and it is tough as hell, my mom had breast cancer and ovarian, my grandmother died of metastatis...
to the family my heart goes out... you guys can make it through with all the prayers floating around out there for you guys i sincerely pray that everything lives on...


Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
robert frost.

stay gold guys.

think of asha as a blessing. which i am sure you already do... much love.

[ZENYTH.ASP]

<img src=http://image.pbase.com/u/burningamerica/upload/52043.21.jpg>

[WebsterUno]

[img]http://image.pbase.com/u/burningamerica/upload/52043.21.jpg'>

[imported_Diabolical]

It is always sad to hear of a person in the art community to pass away.

[BoB Hope ONER]

peace love and respect.
...

[cabin fever]

rest in peace
bump for those that dont know

[imported_ultralphabeticom]

Truly, two of the most "free" people I have ever met, and only for a second.

My memory of her is laughing as Barry graciously stomped a bed of beautiful flowers to
get the perfect shot of the crew.

She has touched and inspired many.

Condolences to everyone.

[imported_Jerk182]

R.I.P.

[cracked ass]

Bumped for a photo credit: the photo posted by Bigmetal is from http://hometown.aol.com/mrboxcars/page5.html ('http://"http://hometown.aol.com/mrboxcars/page5.html"')
for those interested in a look at some others.

[imported_dik.n.ur.ear]

bump..

rip

[imported_Bocephus]

RIP

[imported_Bocephus]

RIP

[imported_drain bamage]

a very inspiring artist to me....r.i.p.

[imported_retard warfare]

yes i agree. i love the vintage chars.. rip [img]http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb//frown.gif'>

[teister]

Much respect.

[remio]

all my love for you...

[UniBomber]

Rest in peace, and my condolences to her loved ones, may her art LIVE ON AND KEEP THE GRAF COMMUNITY TOGETHER

[imported_theFUME]

hi

------------------
"know how can i perfect this? livinn" recless, die for my neclace"
-nas
yah it realy was magmatize!

[BIGMETALCIRCUS]

Originally posted by cracked ass:
Bumped for a photo credit: the photo posted by Bigmetal is from http://hometown.aol.com/mrboxcars/page5.html ('http://"http://hometown.aol.com/mrboxcars/page5.html"')
for those interested in a look at some others.
sorry i meant to give credit...

[BIGMETALCIRCUS]

Originally posted by BIGMETALCIRCUS:
Originally posted by cracked ass:
Bumped for a photo credit: the photo posted by Bigmetal is from http://hometown.aol.com/mrboxcars/page5.html ('http://"http://hometown.aol.com/mrboxcars/page5.html"')
for those interested in a look at some others.
sorry i meant to give credit...bump

[Ski Mask]

*bump* for brown twinkie...it wasnt burried too deep just yet...

[brown twinkie]

thanks ese...

[Remy Martin]

...

[Bigtimer]

She was great. I love her work.

[Dusty Lipschitz]

tomorrow is the last day of her show at the ICA.
http://www.icaphila.org/exhibitions/eastwest.php ('http://"http://www.icaphila.org/exhibitions/eastwest.php"')

------------------
Now back to your regularly scheduled re-programming...

[deformatron]

im simultaneously saddened and infuriated. i cant think of anything usefull to say except how sorry i am.
RIP

[Handjob]

Originally posted by cracked ass
Freight heads can show respect by taking extra care not to go over her Matokie Slaughter monikers.

r.i.p.

[sammysnyderz]

Maybe this should be with the other memorial pages?

Maybe some people haven't seen it/don't know.

[L.RonHubbard]

wow, it seems like those two were made for each other. bump

[mosluggo]

R.I.P.META

[o.g.sofa1]

[img]http://freephoto-i.net/users/sofa1/twist-sofa.jpg'> IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TWISTER,MUCH RESPECT!!!!.SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN>>>>>

[bastard ideals..........?]

one time i was in sf, i was opting to flik some of her work that was being used to advertise some meaningless thing. i was actually more excited to see the ads than i was some graff. after that, the monikers started to roll into town and i was hooked. i feel lucky enough to have witnessed one of her gallery openings. it truly is a sad day. condolences to family
and friends.

live life to the fullest!

[colt45oe800]

RIP

[ExtraExtra]

rest in peace Meta. rest is peace Tie. Two Harsh Realities

[I Luv Roo]

Has anyone mentioned yet that this thread too should be a "sticky"?
If not, it has now been mentioned...

RIP Meta - at least her talent will be preserved through her expression.

[badboyboogie]

words cant express...

[Max Powers]

rip....
that twist handstyle is amazing
rip....

[Merdle]

rip...:(

[DITDxCULT]

someone should seriously make this a sticky.

Meta forever

[vertCo]

i found the transworld skateboarding article about this,i'll post some pics in a few

[Sinister]

can't say it enough RIP, always a shame to lose a true artist...
See ya when I get there

[imported_KIDTV]

:( R.I.P.

[imported_The Former]

I once saw an extremely large mural by Margaret in at a warehouse studio in S.F. It was for the cause after she died that the there was a large gathering there. It was one of the most memorable pieces I have ever seen. She definately is not forgotten. 35

[Aroe*ones]

Deffinatly another real sad loss.I first learned about her at her show in nyc's Dietsch gallery a few years back.Real good work. Condolences to twist and the fam. Matokie Slaughters!

[Moets]

R.I.P

[5starstyle]

much love and respect
Rest In Peace

[HAL]

Requiescat in Pace

Don't go over the monikers, guys.

[BROWNer]

this thread is seriously lacking images>>>>>>>

http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/kilgallen/img/MK_4.jpg
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_6.jpg
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_3.jpg
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_7.jpg
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_bush.gif
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_9.gif
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_14.jpg
http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_1.jpg

[BROWNer]

[img]http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/images/m_8.jpg'>
[img]http://www.headlands.org/images/artist10.jpg'>
[img]http://www.icaphila.org/exhibitions/images/kilgallen.jpg'>
[img]http://www.artnet.com/magazine/reviews/FALLon/Images/fallon7-5-4.jpg'>
[img]http://www.nothingbutfreights.com/streaks/mslaughter1098.jpg'>
[img]http://www.nothingbutfreights.com/streaks/matokies1098.jpg'>

images from: http://www.nothingbutfreights.com
and http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margare...ret/indexm.html (http://www.superxmedia.com/issue22/margaret/indexm.html)
which also has some reading material.

rip.

[im not witty]

those pictures are breathtaking

[vertCo]

this is from an issue of transworld skateboarding (november 2001)

[img]http://www.thespectrum.net/kiraku/pics/marg1.jpg'>
[img]http://www.thespectrum.net/kiraku/pics/marg2.jpg'>

[ASTISM]

wow she was a really talented artist,
Rest in Peace

[imported_northeastballs]

anyone got flicks of her GRAFF shit. after all this isn`t a board for art in general. and meta defianately got down. I know I got flicks, but no scanner. so lets see you tech guys put some shit up.

[Guitar Guy]

:(

[HOST18 DYM]

Margaret Kilgallen Was an amazing artist..these images alone inspire me greatly. I hope to see more pictures on here in the future. Keep this thread bumping.

[-Rage-]

RIP Matokie Slaughter

I didn't even know. :(

[blood as ink]

here's some more flics...all borrowed from http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/

http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb889.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb893.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb894.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb896.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb897.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb903.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb917.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb929.jpg
http://www.snowcrest.net/bndlstif/bb934.jpg

[badboyboogie]

love the latest flicks..I hope more get added soon

[DITDxCULT]

I archived a bunch of images here -----> http://www.deadinthedirt.com/tb/images/Slaughter/

most of them are all from links from previous posts

RIP Meta...
May your daughter follow in your footsteps

[Ronnie Dobbs]

rip

[imported_sofarok]

[img]http://www.sofarok.co.uk/mg1.jpg'>

[img]http://www.sofarok.co.uk/mg2.jpg'>

[bSeen]

we will DO something for MATOKIE S. in my EVENT> this SUNDAY.
RIPEACE to all .. no words can express to i put my art to the test.

well see you all there, its all about PAINTING, its all about GRAFF< bring your gurls, get your paint, bring your buff if you want, it's not really needed, the walls are already painted but nothing need,
show up early to get the best spots and to bust the best shit.
theres not going to be much other than ARTISTS, so you all holla,
for more info. go to www.openzine.com (http://www.openzine.com)
look for BSEEN EVENT.
or in www.vandalized.cjb.net (http://www.vandalized.cjb.net)
or in www.bseen.8m.com (http://www.bseen.8m.com)
go to www.305.s5.com (http://www.305.s5.com)
its on 5th Ave. and N.W. 25th Street
starting early in da morning..
at 12:pm, so go, it'll be on till sundown..
aight.
bethere or begone, come here, and bSEEN.
peace. its all love.


event.
well none of that 1st come 1st Serve crap.
they'll be spots for all, its more than 4 long big real walls.
the walls are concrete, and im thinking about giving out
8 feet width and 8 feet high.. and if its a really tight production
and you'll need to continue higher no problem , but painters will need to ask first.

so you pay $(a reasonable Price..)
,anyone you want will be able to get up on your spot, your 8 by 8 wall. and if you and your friends go and you all get another 8 feet side by side ya can paint on all that.. .ya know the rules.
it'll be a moment in HISTORY.
and the Price may drop. so dont let the price scare you.
remember this event will have real walls. inside and outside the factory...
ENTRANCE IS FREE….

so if you want Pre-Sale, a spot, just hit me back up and you'll get to pic the smoothest spot...
some walls are already reserved but they'll be enough.
also Early Birds available, that means that you all can come and paint there before the people show up.. alright holla.. making it good, and easy.. bSeen..
Painters Pieces will be up on a magazine and web site..peace.



Miami Fl, USA.
the event will be on AUGUST 25 2002
it will be near Down Town Miami on 480 N.W 25th Street.
dirrections, none needed, unless you request, its easy to find.

it will be from 12: pm till 8:25 pm
it will have more than just Graffiti.
may be. NOT SURE< there's been complications,
and some planz have changed, but if your an artist you'll love it..
all day long, gurls will be there dancing and all hopefully
muzic, rap performances,if they show up.. and food and merchandize for sale..
suveniers and Giveaways will be available...

there will be actual high walls to paint on...
its in a Factory, indoor and out door,

now i have been threw all the past events so i know what to do to make this one more inProved and better, they can get at me in my SN,
[email protected] and if they reQuest for my number then i will give it to them.

and all outta staters, you show up and you'll go threw the entire Event/party fest. for absolutely FREE. you'll get spots on the wall to show your love and represent your State for FREE. see this is how we show our LOVE.
Locals, will be charged, its not expensive dough. so be there and bSeen.
Know Whatta i Mean. .. peace.


http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00226726f00000009.jpg

[CRone]

Originally posted by bigpoppa.k
shit man, my heart goes out to the friends and family. hung with twist in 97 up here in toronto, mad cool guy.. RIP. why is it always the good ones?



because the bad ones don't get remembered?



RIP, my condolences to Twist and daughter, and everyone she touched.

[toyeattoywar]

rip

[Remi Martin]

*TRANSITIONAL SOULS IN GRAFFITI LIVE ON AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!*

[CHUKYCHEEZE]

VERY TALENTED ARTIST IM VERY SORRY SHIT LIKE THIS HAS 2 HAPPEN!!!!!! I GIVE ALL MY LOVE OUT 2 HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT I KNOW MUST BE MISSING HER DEARLY:( CHUQ1 T.H..ECREW MUCH LOVE OUT OF MIAMI <======

[and now you choke]

MA TOKI E LIVE S

[AvoidsoutH]

I know that i am completeley out of place, being from the southeast, but I have an incredible amount of respect for her and her artywork. Breast Cancer is the real shit. Keep awareness up and fatalities down. Beautiful woman, beuatiful art. Her trains will run for years, but she wont be forgotten. Respect to all the women out there working hard to break the graff steriotypes!!!

Avoid PI
and my woman,
Hexal PI

[HeavyCee]

I never knew.....props and respect...

[BuffaloSkuzz]

Margaret Kilgallen was the sickest artist.

[ENGINE THR]

To many times I have admired people and found they just didnt live up to my expectations. She so exceeded them. Thanks for dinner.

[!@#$%]

bump

[!@#$%]

......

[!@#$%]

bump

[dr. skipper]

RIP Matokie Slaughter

[my sweetheart, the drunk]

one of my all time faves. rip rip rip!

[!@#$%]

bump

[amish son]

[img]http://www.baltimore-archive.com/krisp/matokie-s.jpg'>

[CrazyLazy]

[img]http://wyws.com/graffpix/TWIST_10.JPG'>
stolen from while you were sleeping. but we need to keep this fresh.

[CrazyLazy]

[img]http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/kilgallen/img/MK_3.jpg'> [img]http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/kilgallen/img/MK_4_d1.jpg'> [img]http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/kilgallen/img/MK_bio.jpg'>
all from pbs.org for the Art 21 series.

[dumptrucking]

NORTHBANK FRED has some real great photos of the Queen of the streaks. Miss your work on every benching trip.

http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=matok...sp-f=ISO-8859-1 (http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=matokie&sp-a=sp1002dfcd&sp-p=alt&sp-f=ISO-8859-1)

[CHUKYCHEEZE]

I DOTN KNOW HOW MANY COMMENTS IVE MADE ON THIS THREAD BUT SHE DESERVES EVERY SINGLE ONE!GREAT ART WORK! R.I.P. MATOKIE!:king:

[bornmad]

there is a soft guy in everyone..

my respects to meta.
thank you

[aichs47]

RIP

[!@#$%]

***

[foodstamps]

its a shame this happened
it seems like her and twist mutually inspired each other.
i wouldve loved to see a dual exhibition
rip

[imported_nelACKson]

theres a meta tag on a power box by the train tracks by the fdr skatepark in philly.

****go take pictures of it.

[Kid Cadillac]

she was so ahead of her time, rustic styles are just now getting trendy...sorry for catagorizing her...she obviosly had her own thing goin on.
RIP

[properone.b4f]

REST IN POWER :king:

[?$?]

God Bless her family. She will always have forever shots in the hearts and lives she touched. RIP to the true urban pioneers

[High Priest]

Rest In Peace, unfortunate to say the least.. young and talented..

[Chucks]

Matokie Slaughter

impossible not to smile when saying that name. hahaha...yo its still brilliant.

RIP

great artist great person. really.

[bigguy]

I just saw one of her books on ebay.
In the sweet bye and bye?

Thinking of getting it...

Rest In Peace.
She is and always will be my fave.

[En Sabah Nur]

rip

[steelill]

Her hand writing was inspiring!

I love to catch her streaks.....RIP Margaret

[verifiably hated]

I just saw one of her books on ebay.
In the sweet bye and bye?

Thinking of getting it...

Rest In Peace.
She is and always will be my fave.


dude if you like her stuff its a bad ass book, i highly suggest it, really nice and great quality. kinda hard to get a copy of too. also the pbs documentary with her and barry is badass, way too pricey for how short their segment is but borrow it from the library and burn that shit.

[TinCan]

This is a shame cause the world needs more banjo players/writers.

Seriously!

[ALL_BAD]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/bdadboog/fdg086.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/bdadboog/fdg085.jpg

[dumptrucking]

There is a Flickr group for photos of her work. Please contribute and resepct.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/matokieslaughter/

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/dumptrucking/Matokiec121703.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/dumptrucking/Matokieb121703.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/dumptrucking/112203039.jpg
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7411/34yr.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/492/46rp.jpg
i was lookin through an old transworld skateboarding magazine and came across this article about Matokie Slaughter....

[IllegalSmile]

some dipshit recently went over a big MAR silver straight letter she had done in a freight tunnel in philly. It was one of my favorite gems in town.