Quik (Lin Fenton)
Untitled
circa 2020
marker graffiti and enamel paint on the cardboard cover of a Canson canvas package
41 × 31 cm
Unique
Location: Paris, France
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About the artwork
This mixed-media artwork consists of layers of glued-down printed paper, featuring primarily text taken from what appears to be a promotional or informational document printed on Canson paper, partly in English, French, and Spanish. Against this textual background, the artist has drawn bold graphic outlines with a black marker, forming faces or stylized figures. These outlines are characteristic of graffiti art, with their thick lines and dynamic, almost caricature-like aesthetic. In the lower part of the composition, a distinct shape is rendered using layers of blue and purple enamel paint. This painted element also suggests a stylized face or an abstract form, echoing the black marker outlines above it. The paint application is fluid, with visible brushstrokes or marker lines creating a sense of depth and movement. The combination of found printed materials and direct, expressive markings made with markers and paint creates a dialogue between the commercial and the personal, mass-produced goods and craftsmanship. The work illustrates the artist’s commitment to urban aesthetics and her practice of incorporating everyday materials into her artistic production.
Expert opinion
This work is part of the evolution of urban art and its transition into the gallery scene in the late 20th century. Artists such as QUIK played a role in this evolution by introducing the visual language of urban environments into art. The use of recycled paper as a medium connects the work to the traditions of collage and assemblage, while the graphic style is rooted in graffiti culture. The market for works by these pioneering urban artists remains stable, as collectors seek pieces that reflect the artist’s distinctive style and their historical significance within the movement.
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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