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RETNA
Madre (Mother), dazzling Silkscreen w/ crystallina (diamond dust) hand signed/n

2023

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RETNA Madre (Mother), 2023 Silkscreen and crystallina (diamond dust) on Coventry rag paper Hand signed and numbered by RETNA from the limited edition of only 75 on the front (41/75) Accompanied by official COA from the publisher Published by Alechemy Editions 40 × 25.25 inches Unframed (note: some of the images show the work framed for inspiration and proportion only; but the present work is unframed, mint and never framed) This work ships FLAT (not rolled), due to the diamond dust on it Hand signed and numbered by RETNA from the limited edition of only 75 on the front. "Madre” is a prime example of the ”Rune” style calligraphic graffiti that has made RETNA a living legend in the street as well as contemporary art world. This is a LARGE SCALE RETNA SCREENPRINT, measuring nearly Forty inches in length The work is comprised of two layers, the bottom layer, a gray color, coated in sparkling “Crystalline” (Diamond dust) that emits an incredible sparkling effect whenever light touches it. The top layer, in a contrasting black hue, in Retna’s handwritten ”Margraves” style graffiti, brings this tour du force piece together. This shimmering silkscreen edition by iconic artist Marquis Lewis (aka Retna), is titled Madre. ("Mother"). In this work, Lewis overlays his iconic bold and structured text work with free-flowing calligraphy cursive with graffiti elements. It reads: “Perdóname madre mía para las offenses de mí vida” which translates to: Forgive me, my mother, for the offenses of my life. The Artist’s current use of more relaxed brushwork in his original pieces is an evolution of his artmaking practice, and this edition pays homage to Lewis’s ever-expanding oeuvre. With only 75 prints in the edition, this artwork is a rare. It is hand signed and numbered by RETNA on the front. Measuring 40 x 25.25 inches and silkscreened onto high-quality Coventry rag paper, with crystallina (diamond dust) adds a touch of glamour to the artwork. This work is in superb original condition; never framed; and it ships flat due to the delicate diamond dust additions. Ships unframed (the photograph of the work hanging on the wall is for inspiration only). RETNA Biography: Born Marquis Lewis in 1979 in Los Angeles of African-American, Salvadorian and Cherokee decent, Lewis moved between several schools in the L.A. area, becoming more involved in graffiti culture at each location. In 1996, he chose the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan lyric. RETNA cites eclectic artistic influences such as illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance imagery, and contemporary text-based art. Religious architecture and décor have long been a focus of his. He has mentioned Edgar Degas, Gustav Klimt, JM Basquiat, Keith Haring and the Art Nouveau movement as historical references. RETNA has developed a constructed script which he uses in much of his work. Each block of text is a system of hieroglyphs, calligraphy and illuminated script that has been influenced by Arabic calligraphy, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Hebrew, Blackletter, Native American typographies - and of course graffiti. RETNA's script communicates personal messages and poetry which are not immediately decipherable to a pedestrian audience. His hieroglyphic style artwork has also been seen in the Lower East Side on the Rivington Street Wall near Bowery. RETNA indicates that he strives for a universal visual language that would be resonate with many different people. In his work he uses a combination of spray cans and brushes (to achieve a more defined line) and explores the line between ‘fine art’ and ‘graffiti’ and all the ensuing power dynamics that come with those broad distinctions. RETNA currently lives and works in Los Angeles. Through the appropriation of fashion advertisements, RETNA reinvents them with intricate line work, complex layering, and a powerful range of color. Incorporating elements of Fine Art and graffiti into his varied compositions, RETNA combines visual linguistics, urban poetics, and a timeless, unique power, exploring an eclectic range of media, including graffiti, photography, and painting. In 2011, RETNA contributed to the overall graphic and visual arts elements for the re-opening of a Nike store in Las Vegas. In October 2012, RETNA was commissioned by the fashion design firm Louis Vuitton to create signage for their temporary Miami Design District boutique. The project was a collaboration with street artists Aiko and Os Gêmeos, and included the design of scarves and accessories. The airline company VistaJet commissioned RETNA to decorate the tailfin of the VistaJet Global Express XRS with his signature script. Since its completion, the vessel's value is estimated at $60 million. The completed project was unveiled in 2012 in Geneva. RETNA has exhibited at venues throughout the world, with shows in Los Angeles, Milan, Montreal and Malaga among others. The artist is also associated with the Art Work Rebels and Mad Society Kings Art Groups and is also a member of the internationally exclusive art collective The Seventh Letter.
  • Creator:
    RETNA (1979, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Ships FLAT, not rolled.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1745214288292

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