Fast 156 (Jean Washington)
LOVE & HATE
circa 2009
Spray paint,Posca,and acrylic on linen canvas mounted on a wooden frame,signed
61 × 46 cm
Unique
Location: Paris, France
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976763183
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About the artwork
LOVE & HATE,dated circa 2009,is documented as Spray paint,Posca,and acrylic on linen canvas mounted on a wooden frame,signed,measuring 61 × 46 cm. The corresponding main image shows a dynamic central character or figure rising above a field of multicoloured graffiti forms against a dark,atmospheric orange-purple background. The composition is organised through the relationship between the central motif and the surrounding field,with the support remaining visibly relevant to the final appearance. Colour,outline,printed information,spray marks,drips,repeated forms or handwritten interventions are described only where they can be seen in the supplied image.
The material description indicates that the work was produced through spray paint,posca,and acrylic on linen canvas mounted on a wooden frame,signed. This technique helps explain the distinction between mechanically transferred areas and direct manual intervention,where present. The image supplied is sufficient to describe the overall composition,palette and principal motifs,but it should not be treated as confirmation of details that require a close-up or reverse view. The main image alone does not permit a definitive confirmation of signature,date or reverse-side inscriptions. No edition number is recorded in the manifest. Any information concerning the back,labels,stamps,certificate,exact placement of a signature or the physical condition derives from the written documentation rather than from an assumed visual reading. No additional narrative elements have been introduced beyond the visible image and the manifest.
Expert opinion
From a cataloguing perspective,LOVE & HATE is best positioned within graffiti and urban-art practices,particularly the direct use of aerosol,marker and layered graphic gesture. Its assessment should begin with the verified object type: Spray paint,Posca,and acrylic on linen canvas mounted on a wooden frame,signed,dated circa 2009,and an original work or unique object,with no edition statement recorded in the supplied 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 regular numbered edition,even when the imagery is closely related.
The work’s relevance lies in the connection between its physical manufacture and the visual codes of urban culture. Where the support carries pre-existing information,where the surface includes aerosol,marker,drips or hand-applied colour,or where a printed image is individually modified,these characteristics contribute to its specificity. Edition size,numbering,signature and dating are therefore material catalogue points rather than promotional attributes. No certificate is confirmed by the manifest unless separately supplied. 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 difference between the written dimensions and the object itself. No conclusion regarding price,auction performance,rarity or future value is made from the available documentation.
About the artist
FAST 156, also known as Jean Washington, is an artist associated with the street art movement. The "156" in the artist's name is a common identifier within the graffiti community, often referencing a street number or crew affiliation. For example, the prominent graffiti artist JonOne (John Perello) also uses "156" in his tag, Jon156, and founded the 156 All Starz crew in New York in 1984, originating from 156th Street and Broadway. This numerical designation is a nod to the origins of graffiti culture in New York City.
The artist's practice involves the use of spray paint and acrylics, characteristic of urban art techniques. This approach allows for vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, reflecting the energy and aesthetic of street art. The integration of popular culture imagery, such as comic book characters, is also a recurring motif within this genre.
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