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Quik

Untitled

1984

A drawing made with colored markers on white paper.

21 × 28 cm

Unique

Location: paris, France

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About the artwork

Created with colored markers on white paper, this composition features the artist’s nickname, “Quik!,” rendered in a speech bubble style. The letters are primarily colored magenta, outlined in a lighter, almost turquoise shade, creating an impression of depth and dimension. The letter “Q” is particularly elaborate, forming an elongated, almost serpentine shape that anchors the left side of the word. The background features light blue, cloud-like shapes that partially frame the central text. Above the main inscription, handwritten notes in black marker provide instructions or observations, such as “WAIT! DON’T MOVE! I THINK YOU CAN BE HELPED!” and “COVER UP THE BLANK SPOTS.” An arrow points to a section of the “Q” with the phrase “HIT ME ON THE HEAD!” These textual elements add a personal, informative, or narrative layer to the graphic work, characteristic of the artist’s engagement with his process and his audience. The lower left corner contains additional handwritten text, appearing to be a signature or a note, contributing to the raw and immediate quality of the piece. The overall aesthetic reflects the spontaneous yet structured nature of early graffiti art, where rapid execution and a distinctive style were paramount. The work serves as a record of the artist’s hand and thought process during a formative period of his career.

Expert opinion

This work belongs to the formative period of street art, specifically the New York graffiti movement of the early 1980s. At that time, artists like Quik played a role in translating their street practices onto more traditional artistic media, paving the way for the genre’s entry into galleries. The piece showcases the characteristic elements of early graffiti art, including distinctive letterforms, vibrant color palettes, and spontaneous textual additions, all of which were central to the development of a unique visual language. The market for works by pioneering graffiti artists of this era has matured, establishing itself as a recognized segment within the contemporary art market. Collectors often seek out pieces that exemplify the artists’ early styles and their direct engagement with the medium, as these works carry historical significance. The presence of handwritten notes and the designation “one-of-a-kind” contribute to its appeal as an authentic artifact from a pivotal moment in art history.

About the artist

Lin Felton aka Quik was born in 1958 in Queens, New York. He began tagging on Queens walls at the age of 10. It wasn't long before he was covering the grayness of the city's trains with his name and recognizable graffiti. An active member of the RTW Crew, he has worked alongside the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Futura. After graduating from Parsons School of Design, Quik was spotted by Dutch art dealer Yaki Kornblit, who encouraged him to move to Europe, where he would become a recognized artist. His work has become a fixture on the international scene, and has been incorporated into prestigious collections. His work can be found in the collections of the Museum of the City of New York, the Studio Museum of Harlem in New York, the Becht Collection, the Martin Visser Collection and the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands.

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