ÉLYSÉE SKAYZOO
forêt magique
2018
Aerosol paint and acrylic on assembled recycled wood panels, with a glossy, UV-resistant varnish
85 × 44 cm
Location: Paris, France
About the artwork
Untitled, dated 2018, is documented as aerosol paint and acrylic on assembled recycled wood panels, with a glossy UV-resistant varnish, measuring 85 × 44 cm. The corresponding main image shows an elongated monochrome figure or animal-like form emerging from a dark green and black wooded or abstract background. The composition is organized through the relationship between the central motif and the surrounding field, with the support remaining visibly relevant to the final appearance. Color, outline, printed information, spray marks, drips, repeated forms, or handwritten interventions are described only where they are visible in the provided image.
The material description indicates that the work was created using aerosol paint and acrylic on assembled recycled wood panels, with a glossy UV-resistant varnish. This technique helps explain the distinction between mechanically applied areas and direct manual intervention, where present. The image provided is sufficient to describe the overall composition, color palette, and principal motifs, but it should not be treated as confirmation of details that require a close-up or reverse view. The accompanying note states that the work is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity. No edition number is listed in the manifest. Any information regarding the reverse side, labels, stamps, certificate, exact placement of a signature, or the physical condition is derived from the written documentation rather than from an assumed visual assessment. No additional narrative elements have been included beyond the visible image and the manifest.
Expert opinion
From a cataloging perspective, *Untitled* is best categorized within graffiti and urban art practices, particularly the direct use of aerosol spray, markers, and layered graphic gestures. Its assessment should begin with the verified object type: aerosol paint and acrylic on assembled recycled wood panels, with a glossy UV-resistant varnish, dated 2018, and an original work or unique object, with no edition statement recorded in the provided manifest. These factors determine how the work should be compared with other examples. An original drawing, hand-finished proof, prototype, unique variant, or sculpture should not be evaluated according to the same criteria as a standard numbered edition, even when the imagery is closely related.
The work’s significance lies in the connection between its physical production and the visual codes of urban culture. Where the support bears pre-existing information, where the surface includes aerosol, marker, drips, or hand-applied color, or where a printed image has been individually modified, these characteristics contribute to its uniqueness. Edition size, numbering, signature, and dating are therefore material catalog points rather than promotional attributes. The note mentions a certificate of authenticity. No separate provenance statement is included in the manifest. Condition should be assessed directly, with particular attention to paper edges, folds, abrasions, mounting, surface cracking, frame contact, and any discrepancy between the stated dimensions and the object itself. No conclusions regarding price, auction performance, rarity, or future value are drawn from the available documentation.
About the artist
Élysée Skayzoo is a French street artist known for his vibrant and often satirical compositions that frequently incorporate elements of pop culture and graffiti. His practice involves various media, including spray paint, acrylics, and markers, applied to canvases, walls, and other surfaces. Skayzoo's work often features bold lines, dynamic color palettes, and a blend of figuration and abstraction, reflecting influences from comic books, animation, and urban art movements. Biglowbearz is an artist who has collaborated with Élysée Skayzoo on various projects. Information regarding Biglowbearz's individual career and specific artistic contributions is less widely documented than Skayzoo's. Their collaborative efforts typically merge Skayzoo's established visual language with additional stylistic elements, creating a combined aesthetic that explores themes relevant to contemporary urban culture and consumerism. The collaboration allows for a synthesis of different artistic approaches within a shared conceptual framework.
Additional info
Signed
Certificate
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