Quik (Lin Fenton)
All The Proud Men Turn to Dust
2019
Drawing in Posca, acrylic, markers, and pen on a large USPS Tyvek envelope
29 × 38 cm
Unique
Location: Paris, France
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33807969
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About the artwork
This composition features an arrangement of graffiti elements created on a Tyvek envelope from the United States Postal Service (USPS). The surface, originally intended for mail, has been transformed into a canvas, while retaining its official markings such as the USPS logo and the words “PRIORITY MAIL.” A large stylized letter, rendered in white with thick black outlines, dominates the lower half of the work. This central element is covered with drips and splatters of yellow, pink, and purple paint, creating a sense of energetic movement. In the upper portion, additional script-style markings in pink and black are visible, contributing to the layered aesthetic.
Expert opinion
QUIK’s incorporation of found objects—notably the USPS envelope—places this work in the tradition of common practices in Street Art and Pop Art, where everyday materials are recontextualized. The use of a postal envelope as a medium connects the work to themes such as communication, transit, and the urban environment. The artist has a well-established presence in the street art market, with works regularly appearing in specialized auctions and in galleries dedicated to contemporary and urban art.
About the artist
Lin Felton aka Quik was born in 1958 in Queens, New York. He began tagging on Queens walls at the age of 10. It wasn't long before he was covering the grayness of the city's trains with his name and recognizable graffiti. An active member of the RTW Crew, he has worked alongside the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Futura. After graduating from Parsons School of Design, Quik was spotted by Dutch art dealer Yaki Kornblit, who encouraged him to move to Europe, where he would become a recognized artist. His work has become a fixture on the international scene, and has been incorporated into prestigious collections. His work can be found in the collections of the Museum of the City of New York, the Studio Museum of Harlem in New York, the Becht Collection, the Martin Visser Collection and the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands.
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