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Notch 56 (Hector Perez)

Untitled

2012

Marker and felt-tip pen on paper

22 × 29 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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220 € 220.0 EUR 220 €

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About the artwork

This composition features a stylized green airplane,possibly a bomber,rendered with distinct graffiti aesthetics. The aircraft is depicted with visible rivets and a cockpit,suggesting a metallic texture,and includes tally marks on its fuselage,implying a history of operations. Large,bubble-style lettering,partially obscured by the plane,spells out "DOPE" on the aircraft's body and "NOTCH" on a separate,smaller element in the lower left corner. The background incorporates stylized clouds and fragmented letterforms,characteristic of urban art. The artwork employs a vibrant color palette,predominantly greens,oranges,purples,and blues,with strong black outlines and white highlights that create a sense of volume and depth. A bomb,outlined in black and partially colored in purple,is positioned beneath the plane,adding a narrative element. The overall presentation,with its dynamic composition and bold graphic elements,reflects the visual language of graffiti art,where typography and imagery merge to create a cohesive and energetic statement. The smaller,distinct square element in the lower left corner,bearing the artist's tag "NOTCH," functions as a signature or a secondary visual motif within the larger work.

Expert opinion

The artwork aligns with the Street Art movement,a category that has gained increasing acceptance and value within the broader art market. Street art,once considered vandalism,has evolved into a significant contemporary art genre,with works by prominent artists achieving considerable prices at auction. The market for original drawings and sketches by established graffiti artists like NOTCH 56 is influenced by their recognized contributions to the genre and their engagement with commercial ventures,such as brand sponsorships and media collaborations. The artist's long-standing involvement in the graffiti scene since 1979 and his reputation for extensive production contribute to his market position. The piece's medium of marker and felt-tip pen on paper is characteristic of the artist's known practice of creating detailed sketchbooks and black-books,which are sought after by collectors.

About the artist

NOTCH 56 is an artist associated with the graffiti and street art scene, primarily known for his contributions to blackbooks. These sketchbooks serve as a crucial medium for graffiti artists to develop styles, characters, and letterforms, often exchanging them within their community. The artist is identified with several crews, including TFA, DTK, THB, MAGIC DUST INK, and TSK (The Stone Killer), indicating a history of involvement in collaborative and individual projects within the urban art sphere. His practice often involves the creation of characters and stylized figures, which are a common element in graffiti art beyond lettering. These characters frequently feature distinct visual motifs and expressions, reflecting the artist's individual aesthetic within the broader context of street art culture. NOTCH 56's work is part of a tradition where personal style and technical skill are honed and shared among peers, contributing to the evolution of graffiti as an art form.

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Signed 3x

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