Quik
"HENDRIX QUOTE 1983" Letter "Q"
1983
graffiti done with a marker and airbrush on a white sketchbook page
28 × 22 cm
Unique
Location: paris, France
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526986012
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About the artwork
This composition features a combination of handwritten text and graphic elements created with felt-tip pen and airbrush on white sketchbook paper. The upper part of the work is dominated by a quote attributed to Jimi Hendrix, written in a fluid cursive style in yellow and green ink, partially obscured by blue airbrush. The text refers to a “room full of mirrors” and the idea of seeing “forever,” ending with the phrase “Bluh, Bluh—Woof. Woof.”
Below the text, a large stylized graphic element, characteristic of graffiti lettering, occupies the lower half of the paper. This element, outlined in purple and filled with shades of blue and white using an airbrush, incorporates stars and small heart motifs. A signature, possibly “Quik,” is incorporated into this graphic, along with the letter “Q” framed at the bottom. Purple splatters are scattered across the surface, contributing to the overall aesthetic.
Expert opinion
The work is situated within the early period of the Street Art movement, specifically the transition of graffiti from public spaces to galleries. Its use of an airbrush and felt-tip pen on paper reflects the experimental approach of artists working at that time, who adapted their techniques to different media. The inclusion of a quote from Jimi Hendrix links the visual art to the musical and countercultural influences prevalent at the time. The market standing of Quik’s works from this period is well established, with collectors seeking pieces that demonstrate the artist’s signature style and his historical significance within the genre.
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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