Notch 56 (Hector Perez)
Untitled
circa 2014
Marker and ink on paper
28 × 21 cm
Unique
Localisation : Paris, France
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À propos de l'œuvre
The composition features a stylized anthropomorphic spray can character, rendered with markers and ink on paper. The character’s form is derived from a standard aerosol spray can, complete with a cap and nozzle, but it is imbued with human-like features, including an eye and a facial profile. The color palette is limited, primarily using shades of brown, gray, black, and white, with orange outlines providing definition and contrast.
The spray can character is depicted with a distinct eye, partially obscured by a horizontal brown and yellow element, suggesting a visor or eyewear. Below this, a subtle mouth-like curve is visible, contributing to the character’s expression. The body of the can features linear shading, creating a sense of metallic texture and form. Behind the character, several black, spiky, ink-blot-like forms radiate outward, suggesting bursts of paint or an energetic aura.
To the right of the central figure, the letters “TSK” are rendered in a bold, graffiti-style typeface, featuring drips that extend downward, mimicking the effect of wet paint. This text element is integrated into the overall street art aesthetic of the piece. The drawing is enclosed within an orange outline that defines the main figure, separating it from the white background of the paper.
Avis de l'expert
This work exemplifies a common motif in street art and graffiti culture: the anthropomorphic spray can character. This iconography emerged as a direct reference to the primary tool of graffiti artists, transforming an inanimate object into a symbolic representation of the artist or the art form itself. The style of the drawing—with its bold outlines, strong shading, and dynamic composition—aligns with traditional graffiti “blackbook” aesthetics.
The presence of the “TSK” tag, rendered with dripping effects, further anchors the piece within the vernacular of street art. Such tags can sometimes carry specific meanings within subcultures, potentially referencing crews or individual monikers. The artist’s background as a Bronx graffiti pioneer contributes to the authenticity and historical relevance of this piece within the genre, appealing to collectors interested in the origins and evolution of urban art.
À propos de l'artiste
NOTCH 56 est un artiste issu de la scène du graffiti et de l'art urbain, principalement connu pour ses contributions aux « blackbooks ». Ces carnets de croquis constituent un support essentiel permettant aux graffeurs de développer leurs styles, leurs personnages et leurs formes de lettres, et font souvent l'objet d'échanges au sein de leur communauté. L'artiste est associé à plusieurs collectifs, notamment TFA, DTK, THB, MAGIC DUST INK et TSK (The Stone Killer), ce qui témoigne de son implication de longue date dans des projets collaboratifs et individuels au sein de la scène de l'art urbain. Sa pratique consiste souvent à créer des personnages et des figures stylisées, qui constituent un élément courant du graffiti au-delà du lettrage. Ces personnages présentent fréquemment des motifs visuels et des expressions distinctifs, reflétant l’esthétique personnelle de l’artiste dans le contexte plus large de la culture du street art. Le travail de NOTCH 56 s’inscrit dans une tradition où le style personnel et les compétences techniques sont affinés et partagés entre pairs, contribuant ainsi à l’évolution du graffiti en tant que forme d’art.
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