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Rapetou,
2021
by Anthony Grip
Painting : aerosol paint, acrylic, bank note artwork
60 x 80 x 3.3 cm 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.3 inch
$2,002
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Dimensions cm • inch
60 x 80 x 3.3 cm 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.3 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Framing
Floater frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
62.3 x 82.3 x 3.5 cm 24.5 x 32.4 x 1.4 inch
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: France
This artwork, titled "Graffiti Is Not a Crime," is a bold and vibrant piece that merges the world of street art with the realm of comic books. At its center, three iconic cartoon characters are depicted with exaggerated comic flair, each wearing a white and red-striped prison uniform, having clearly escaped confinement through a symbolic wall of banknotes. The background, covered in banknotes, highlights a social critique of the value placed on money and consumer society. The bills are partially covered in bright graffiti—yellow, purple, green, and red—and boldly marked texts, one of which confidently declares "Graffiti is not a crime" in large green letters. These graffiti elements add a layer of rebellion and protest, emphasizing the main message of the artwork: graffiti as a legitimate and non-criminal form of expression. What makes this piece particularly remarkable is the stark juxtaposition between elements of popular culture and symbols of urban protest. Cartoon characters, often associated with innocence and fantasy, are used here to convey a powerful statement against authority and societal norms. Splashes of paint and scratches add dynamic texture and raw energy, capturing the rebellious and free spirit of graffiti. Undoubtedly, "Graffiti Is Not a Crime" is a provocative and engaging work that uses powerful visuals to challenge and question traditional conceptions of art and cultural values. The masterful fusion of these different elements makes it a standout piece, offering a deep reflection on urban art and freedom of expression.
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Presentation
Born in 1984, Anthony Grip is originally from Seine Saint Denis.
He began graffiti in the late 90s, first in the street, then on the tracks of the RER and vacant lots in his neighborhood.
Anthony Grip then continues to exercise his passion for graffiti by creating decorations, storefronts, events, multiplying the experiences while refining his technique has the aerosol.
Influenced by the 80s and 90s and pop culture, we find in his colorful work, many characters and references from his childhood, which he has fun to divert to denounce some excesses of our society.
Self-taught and fascinated by graffiti as well as street art, he multiplies the techniques (aerosols, acrylic, stencil, collage) that he applies on different supports such as canvases, signs, subway map, old objects ...
Anthony Grip is a versatile artist who redoubles his creativity to better surprise and touch the public.
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