À propos de l'œuvre
This composition features graffiti-style markings superimposed on a reproduction of a painting, likely a landscape. The underlying image depicts a bridge over water, reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s Arles period, specifically his drawbridges. Over this printed image, blue and white paint or marker has been applied in an energetic, gestural manner, creating abstract forms and lines that partially obscure the original scene. The words “SUICIDE” and “SAME” are prominently tagged in graffiti lettering at the top left and middle right of the composition, respectively, with “SUICIDE” appearing in a stylized, bold font and “SAME” in a more contained, block-like script.
The application of paint includes drips and splatters—particularly in white—which add a dynamic texture to the surface. The blue lines form an overarching, almost skeletal or abstract figure, connecting different areas of the underlying print. The contrast between the classical, pastoral imagery of the print and the raw, urban aesthetic of the graffiti creates a visual tension. The French text visible on the page below the print suggests that the artwork is executed on a page from a book or catalog, possibly discussing Van Gogh.
Avis de l'expert
The artist Moze 156 is active within the street art and urban art movements, which have gained increasing recognition in the contemporary art market over the past two decades. His work, characterized by graffiti elements and B-Boy iconography, bridges the gap between traditional graffiti and gallery-exhibited art. The use of found materials, such as printed book pages, aligns with practices common in urban art, where artists often repurpose everyday objects and surfaces. The market for artists with strong ties to early graffiti movements—particularly those with a history of exhibitions and collector interest—tends to maintain steady demand.
À propos de l'artiste
MOZE 156, né à Paris, en France, est un graffeur reconnu pour sa contribution à la scène artistique urbaine depuis la fin des années 1980. Il est membre de plusieurs collectifs de graffeurs de renom, notamment 156 (qu’il a cofondé avec JonOne), TNB et TDT. Ses premières œuvres étaient axées sur le lettrage de graffiti, développant un style calligraphique distinct caractérisé par des lignes dynamiques et des formes de lettres complexes. Au fil des décennies, MOZE 156 a fait évoluer sa pratique, passant d’interventions clandestines dans la rue à un travail en atelier et à des expositions en galerie, tout en conservant l’énergie et l’esthétique de ses origines dans l’art de rue. Ses compositions présentent souvent des formes abstraites issues de ses lettrages de graffiti, ainsi que des éléments figuratifs tels que les profils stylisés que l’on retrouve dans certains de ses dessins. Il a exposé dans diverses galeries à l’international, contribuant ainsi à une plus large acceptation et à l’institutionnalisation de l’art du graffiti.
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