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ETNIK (Alessandro Battisti)

Texture Urbane IV

2020

Acrylic and markers on wood panel. Signed,dated,and titled on the back in marker

30 × 21 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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400 € 400.0 EUR 400 €

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About the artwork

Texture Urbane IV,dated 2020,is documented as Acrylic and markers on wood panel. Signed,dated,and titled on the back in marker,measuring 30 × 21 cm. The corresponding main image shows a complex geometric urban abstraction combining stacked architectural planes,grids and angular forms in blue,pink,black,white and ochre. 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 acrylic and markers on wood panel. signed,dated,and titled on the back in marker. 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,dated. No edition number is recorded in the manifest. 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,Texture Urbane IV is best positioned within drawing and graffiti-writing,where line,lettering and character construction remain central. Its assessment should begin with the verified object type: Acrylic and markers on wood panel. Signed,dated,and titled on the back in marker,dated 2020,and an original work or unique object,with no edition statement recorded in the supplied manifest. 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

Alessandro Battisti, operating under the moniker ETNIK, is an Italian artist born in Florence in 1972. He began his artistic journey in the late 1980s as a graffiti writer, contributing to the nascent street art scene in Italy. Over time, his practice evolved from illicit outdoor interventions to studio-based creations, incorporating elements of abstract geometry and architectural forms. His work is characterized by a distinctive style that merges the spontaneity of graffiti with structured, often three-dimensional compositions. Battisti has participated in numerous exhibitions across Europe and North America, establishing a presence in both urban art festivals and contemporary galleries. His career trajectory reflects a common path for graffiti artists transitioning into the fine art world, maintaining a connection to their street origins while exploring new mediums and conceptual frameworks.

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