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DAZE (Chris Daze Ellis)

Singapore

Archival pigment print on 300gsm Moab Entrada paper

66.04 × 60.96 cm

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Location: Paris, France

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About the artwork

This archival pigment print features a cropped female face rendered in a realistic style,partially obscured and overlaid with abstract elements and graffiti-inspired motifs. The right side of the face and the background are dominated by vibrant yellow and green washes,with drips of paint creating a sense of movement. Various symbols and text fragments are interspersed across the composition,including multiple cross shapes,postage stamp-like images,and purple orb-like forms. The text "TO MAKE A GOOD DAY" is visible on the right side. The figurative element of the face,particularly the eye and the prominent red lips,anchors the composition,contrasting with the dynamic,gestural marks and symbols that characterize the surrounding space. The interplay between the detailed rendering of the facial features and the expressive,abstract background elements is a recurring characteristic in the artist's work. The piece reflects the artist's engagement with both traditional portraiture and the visual language of street art. The work incorporates elements that suggest a narrative or thematic depth,with the crosses potentially alluding to religious or cultural references,and the text fragment offering a direct,if partial,message. The overall aesthetic combines controlled artistic technique with the spontaneity associated with urban art forms,creating a layered visual experience. The title of the work,"Singapore," may refer to a specific experience or exhibition the artist had in that city,as Daze has exhibited there.

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Chris "Daze" Ellis emerged from the New York City graffiti movement of the 1970s and 1980s,a period that saw the rise of artists who brought their urban interventions into the formal art world. His market position is established through a career that successfully bridged street art with contemporary painting,placing him among a cohort of artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring who achieved recognition in both spheres. The artist's works are collected by major institutions,indicating a sustained art historical relevance. The market for the artist's prints and works on paper generally reflects his broader market,with prices influenced by factors such as edition size,subject matter,and condition. While his canvases achieve higher values,prints offer a more accessible entry point for collectors. The consistent presence of his work in auctions and gallery exhibitions globally contributes to a stable market presence within the contemporary and street art segments.

About the artist

Chris "Daze" Ellis, born in 1962 in New York City, began his artistic career as a graffiti artist on the city's subway trains in the late 1970s. He was part of a pioneering generation of artists who transitioned from illicit street art to gallery exhibitions. By the early 1980s, his work was being exhibited in prominent galleries, including the Sidney Janis Gallery, alongside artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. His career has since evolved to encompass painting, sculpture, and printmaking, maintaining a distinctive style that merges his graffiti roots with more traditional art forms. His work is held in numerous public and private collections globally.

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