About the artwork
"OIL CAN" (crimson),dated 2009,is documented as 7-color hand-screen-printed print,including metallic inks,on 310g art paper; signed and numbered,measuring 60 × 45 cm. The corresponding main image shows a small red-and-white oil can isolated on a light neutral ground,rendered with clean graphic outlines. 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 7-color hand-screen-printed print,including metallic inks,on 310g art paper; signed and numbered. 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 supplied note records the work as signed,numbered. The manifest records the edition information as Ed. / 10. 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,"OIL CAN" (crimson) is best positioned within printmaking and the translation of street-derived imagery into a controlled,editioned format. Its assessment should begin with the verified object type: 7-color hand-screen-printed print,including metallic inks,on 310g art paper; signed and numbered,dated 2009,and a work documented as Ed. / 10. 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
Beejoir (born 1979 in the UK) is a British artist known for his work in the field of street art and urban culture. He employs a variety of media, including painting and stencil techniques, to create visually striking pieces that often engage with themes of identity and social commentary. Beejoir has exhibited in various galleries and public spaces, gaining recognition for his unique style that blends traditional graffiti with fine art practices. His works have been featured in group exhibitions and he has participated in art festivals across the UK and internationally.
Additional info
Signed
3x
OTHER ARTWORKS YOU MAY LIKE
Your Dynamic Snippet will be displayed here...
This message is displayed because you did not provide both a filter and a template to use.