Skip to Content
  1. All Artworks
  2. All Artworks
  3. USPS stickers
-

Charlie Giglia

USPS stickers

2016

Techniques mixtes on USPS Priority Mail label

16.5 × 28 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

https://www.artransfer.com/web/image/product.template/35068/image_1920?unique=23b6bc0

80 € 80.0 EUR 80 €

  • Color

This combination does not exist.

ARTRANSFER Digital Passport
Arianee token ID 841862885
Share by Email

Documents

  • Invoice or proof of purchase
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Other documents

About the artwork

A vibrant composition is executed on a United States Postal Service Priority Mail label,dated March 2016. The background of the label,originally yellow,is overpainted with a gradient spray-paint effect transitioning from green on the left to yellow in the center and purple on the right. Dominating the foreground is a large,stylized letterform,possibly a tag,rendered in bold red outlines filled with bright yellow. The letterform features intricate details,including light blue wavy lines and dark blue geometric shapes and dots,suggesting movement and depth. A black cloud-like outline with white dots and stars frames parts of the central motif,particularly on the upper and right sides,creating a dynamic contrast. Elements of the original USPS label,such as "PRIORITY MAIL" and "UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE," remain partially visible beneath the layers of paint,integrating the commercial object into the artistic statement. The piece exemplifies a common practice within street art,where artists appropriate and transform everyday items into canvases. The combination of spray paint and markers,along with the distinctive visual language of graffiti,characterizes the aesthetic of the work. The visible date "Label 228,March 2016" anchors the creation to a specific time and identifies the material source.

Expert opinion

The use of USPS Priority Mail labels as a substrate for artistic expression is a specific sub-genre within Street Art,often referred to as "sticker art" or "slap art." This practice emerged from the graffiti movement,where artists would create small,portable works that could be quickly applied in public spaces,serving as a form of non-permissioned public art and a means of widespread artistic dissemination. The appropriation of a government-issued,free-of-charge material imbues the work with an element of subversion and accessibility. In the contemporary art market,works by established street artists on such unconventional materials are recognized for their historical context within the movement and their direct connection to urban art practices. The artist's association with multiple graffiti crews and aliases further solidifies the authenticity of the work within this context. The piece's market position is influenced by the artist's reputation within the street art community and the collectibility of works that directly reference the origins of graffiti culture.

About the artist

Charlie Giglia, known by various aliases including SAR, VIKING, SZAR, and SARCASTIC 109, is an American artist associated with the street art movement. His career developed within the context of graffiti culture, where he became affiliated with prominent crews such as TMB, MOD, TOP, FAL, and RI. Giglia's practice often involves the reappropriation of public and commercial surfaces, transforming them into canvases for his distinctive lettering and graphic style. His work frequently explores themes of identity, urban landscape, and the ephemeral nature of street art. Through his various monikers, Giglia has established a presence in both underground and more formalized art contexts. His output includes murals, canvas works, and smaller-scale pieces on found objects or commercial labels, reflecting a consistent engagement with the materials and aesthetics of his origins.

Additional info

Signed 3x

OTHER ARTWORKS YOU MAY LIKE