Bronze Sculpture for Sale
No Smoking, 2024
Painting : aerosol paint, acrylic · 45 x 22.5 x 2.3 cm 17.7 x 8.9 x 0.9 inch
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
aerosol paint, acrylic on metal
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
45 x 22.5 x 2.3 cm 17.7 x 8.9 x 0.9 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This intriguing and dynamic artwork combines the language of signage with the raw energy of street art. The piece is presented as a no smoking sign, dominated by the words “no smoking" and their translations in several languages, accompanied by the universal symbol of a red circle with a cigarette crossed out. What immediately captures the attention is the bold juxtaposition of this rigid and formal element with bursts of colorful graffiti that seem to tear the surface of the sign. The graffiti, executed in bright hues of yellow, pink, blue, and green, bring an explosion of color and liveliness, contrasting sharply with the sobriety of the no smoking sign. Words such as “Yo!" and typical street art character designs are seen, giving the whole a decidedly urban and contemporary dimension. This piece functions as a visual critique of the rigidity of societal rules, particularly those concerning public spaces and permitted behaviors. The interplay between the two styles – the formalism of the sign and the dynamism of graffiti – creates a fascinating visual tension and invites us to reflect on the place of artistic expression in regulated contexts. The breach that seems to tear the sign suggests a rebellion against restrictions, an explosion of creativity that cannot be contained. The work is a striking example of how art can subvert and reconsider symbols of everyday life, transforming a simple signal into a lively and aesthetic statement.
Presentation
Born in 1988 in Paris, Keny is a young passionate artist and actor of underground culture. Interested from an early age in the arts, especially those practiced in the street, he decided to devote his free time to the practice of urban painting. Like any self-respecting graffiti artist, Keny's first creations are made on walls and trains. Gradually his style evolves and his artistic practice turns to new media and new formats to approach more “conventional" things. But Keny is not a conventional artist and he claims it; he works on a wide variety of media ranging from traditional canvas to cardboard, including recycled materials or aluminum plates.
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