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Charlie Giglia

Mad Graffiti Artists

1990

Marker sur papier

21 × 28 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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About the artwork

This composition,executed in marker on paper,features a prominent central "throw-up" style lettering of the artist's tag,"SAR." The letters are rendered in a light teal fill with a dark red outline and drop shadow,creating a three-dimensional effect. Within the negative space of the "A" and "R," star shapes are incorporated,filled with the same dark red. To the right of the main tag,a smaller,more intricate rendition of "SAR" appears within a lightning bolt motif,accompanied by the text "FREAKS AT LARGE" and an arrow pointing downwards. The artwork includes several textual elements that provide context. Above the main tag,the artist lists other graffiti artists: "SAR: SACH: QUIK: CAVS: REVOUT" followed by "MAD GRAFFITI ARTISTS...". Below the main tag,"RTW" is visible,indicating one of the artist's crews,and the year "1990" is inscribed. Further below,the phrase "Rolling Thunder 1990" is written,suggesting a specific event or crew affiliation. The piece functions as a declaration of artistic identity and a homage to peers within the graffiti community of the period.

Expert opinion

This work belongs to the Street Art / Urban Art movement,specifically capturing a moment within the New York graffiti scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. During this period,graffiti transitioned from being solely a subcultural phenomenon to gaining recognition in galleries and art institutions,leading to the creation of more formalized works on paper and canvas. The inclusion of other artists' names and crew affiliations situates the piece within a specific social and artistic network,reflecting the collaborative and competitive nature of the graffiti world. As a document of a specific tag and crew activity from a known artist of the era,the piece holds historical value within the context of urban art history.

About the artist

Charlie Giglia, known by various aliases including SAR, VIKING, SZAR, and SARCASTIC 109, is an American artist associated with the street art movement. His career developed within the context of graffiti culture, where he became affiliated with prominent crews such as TMB, MOD, TOP, FAL, and RI. Giglia's practice often involves the reappropriation of public and commercial surfaces, transforming them into canvases for his distinctive lettering and graphic style. His work frequently explores themes of identity, urban landscape, and the ephemeral nature of street art. Through his various monikers, Giglia has established a presence in both underground and more formalized art contexts. His output includes murals, canvas works, and smaller-scale pieces on found objects or commercial labels, reflecting a consistent engagement with the materials and aesthetics of his origins.

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