Jason Harrington, or better known as Rif Raf Giraffe, is another artist known here in Kansas City. He was born and raised throughout the suburbs of Kansas City and attended Johnson County Community College and then went to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he studied painting and film. After many years of living in Chicago, he decided to return to Kansas City. This lead to him moving into the Crossroads Art District. This move to the East Crossroads influenced his artistic career and also changed many areas here in Kansas City. Harrington became one of the main cultivators of, and painters in, the Art Alley (located between Locust and Cherry on 18th St). From this foundation, he has built his painting career and brought life, color, and community through his art.
Rif Raf Giraffes murals are known for their bright colors and extravagant graphics. One of his popular murals is found in the East Crossroads District. This mural is titled Dimension 1801, which signifies the street in which it is located, is one mural that shows his amazing talents in creating allusion and patterns that work together. This mural was featured on Fox4News as an iconic location to take photos.
This mural above is another creation of Rif Raf’s down in the Crossroads. This mural is a combination of characters, patterns, and bright colors that make the wall stand out whenever you pass by. When visiting this mural, it was amazing to see all the details that went into making the characters and patterns. Even when it wasn’t sunny outside the colors were vibrant and it seemed that the wall was lit up. This is one of my favorite murals here in Kansas City. I always enjoy going into the Crossroad Art District and seeing all the art pieces being present and all the people taking photos to capture the moment.
The Artists of Kansas City 