About the artwork
Cartographic paper surfaces serve as the primary ground for layered aerosol interventions, superimposing traditional street lexicon directly over geographic transit networks. Bold, curved forms executed in saturated red and pink enamel dominate the upper composition, contrasted by dense, overlapping blue tags anchored near the lower center.
The integration of printed public transit routes creates an intentional dialogue between official urban planning and unauthorized street expression. Creases and folds inherent to the utility map remain visible beneath the pigment, preserving the object's original ephemeral function while transforming it into a self-contained visual field.
Expert opinion
This composition exemplifies the intersection between institutional ephemera and traditional graffiti lexicon, utilizing standard urban transit guides as an alternative canvas. By deploying spray paint and markers over public documentation, the piece references the historical conditions under which urban writers operated across metropolitan transit systems.
About the artist
Cope2, whose real name is Fernando Carlo Jr., is a graffiti artist and painter born in 1968 in New York. He is known for his bold, dynamic style, characterized by striking lettering and vivid colors. Emerging in the 1980s, he became a major figure on the New York graffiti scene. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, and he remains one of the most influential figures in urban art. He has collaborated with Time Magazine, prestigious brands such as Converse and Adidas, and has recently entered the world of video games such as Mark Eckos: Getting up and Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto IV.
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