Occasional Magic

From a cataloging perspective, “Occasional Magic” lies at the intersection of printmaking and urban art. The appeal of this work lies primarily in the relationship between its creation date—2016—and its medium: a limited edition of 10 hand-finished silkscreen prints, unnumbered because each is different and unique, featuring collages of torn poster fragments applied by hand to a giclée print on 330 g Fabriano watercolor paper, as well as a layer of varnish—and the degree of visible manual intervention in the work. The market category should not be determined solely by the artist’s name: the medium, the structure of the edition, the signature, the date, the provenance, and the condition all have a concrete impact on how the work should be compared to other examples. The recorded information regarding the edition—“an edition of 10, all unique”—is essential for classification. The numbering, signature, proof status, and any variations related to hand-finishing must be verified together, as these details distinguish this copy from the standard edition. The accompanying file does not constitute a separate certificate, unless otherwise indicated in the original documentation. Any assessment of condition must take into account the specific medium, whether it be paper with frayed edges, recycled cardboard, used banknotes, vinyl, skateboard wood, or unstretched canvas, as these materials may exhibit intentional or inherent surface characteristics. For an informed evaluation, the image must be examined alongside close-ups of the signature, numbering, inscriptions on the reverse, publisher’s or gallery marks, and any certificate. The available information is sufficient for a conservative catalog listing, but it does not provide verified auction comparisons, a history of institutional exhibitions, or market performance data. Therefore, no estimates, investment conclusions, or claims of rarity are made. The work is evaluated, at best, as a documented object within its specific medium and context of production, with an emphasis on authenticity, integrity, and physical condition.