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OPOIL

M.K MOUSE 3

2021

Ink, alcohol-based markers, and Posca markers on premium 250 g paper, with UV-protective varnish.

60 × 42 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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420 € 420.0 EUR 420 €

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About the artwork

This composition features a stylized, deconstructed silhouette reminiscent of a well-known cartoon mouse, depicted in a vivid and bold graphic style. The central character, with elongated and angular features and visible smoke billowing from it, wears red shorts and yellow shoes—a signature outfit. A heavy gold chain adorned with a phallic pendant hangs around its neck. The character’s body appears fragmented, with elements floating around the central axis, suggesting movement or disorder. Speech bubbles emanate from the character and from a small pink, cat-like creature emerging from a trash can. The main character’s speech bubble reads: “WHERE IS THAT DAMN CAT? I WANT TO EAT MEAT TONIGHT!!!,” while the cat-like creature exclaims: “MEOW!” The background is a neutral, textured beige, dotted with red and brown spots, which reinforces the work’s raw, urban aesthetic.

Expert opinion

This work is part of the contemporary urban art movement, drawing on references to popular culture and the graphic, illustrative style characteristic of this art form. The use of alcohol-based markers and Posca markers is in line with techniques frequently employed by graffiti artists for their vibrant colors and opaque coverage. The narrative elements, conveyed through speech bubbles and interactions between characters, are a recurring device in street art used to introduce social commentary or a touch of humor. The work’s estimated market value reflects the growing interest in artists whose practice bridges traditional art forms and the aesthetics of street art, thereby appealing to collectors interested in contemporary figurative works with a distinct urban flair.

About the artist

Opoil is a French artist born in Lille in 1982. His artistic career began in the graffiti scene, where he developed a unique visual language rooted in the aesthetics of street art. Beyond his work as a graffiti artist, Opoil is also known as a comic book writer and illustrator, a discipline that inspires the narrative and figurative elements found in his paintings. He is a member of the “Enktresescu” collective, which further anchors his practice within a collaborative and community-based artistic environment. His work frequently combines elements of graphic design, urban culture, and figurative representation.

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