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Epi Figurative Paintings

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Epi was born in Bristol but lived in Paris for the majority of his former years. His first works began to appear in the early 2000’s on walls around central Paris. These involved stencilled quotations taken from seminal works of the French literary canon. Unfortunately for Epi, this earned him near-universal condemnation and opprobrium, putting him firmly in the sights of the Gendarmerie Nationale. Upon his return to Britain in 2014, Epi recognised that stencilling lofty French literary quotes on walls was probably an unwise career path to embark upon. Heavily influenced by the stencil movement that had its roots in 1960’s Parisian political protest art, Epi adapted his style, eschewing wall for canvas and reinterpreting the visual zeitgeist with a technique that would incorporate graffiti, Surrealism, Minimalism, Pop, and mid-century poster art. At the heart of his work lies a deep suspicion of the art establishment whose ignorance, avarice and capriciousness he has long found abhorrent and a desire to poke fun at the very métier in which he chooses to make his living. Through his work he endeavours to depict a fantastical narrative that runs parallel to the pedestrian and mundane that is, a secondary reality, one where things both conventional and bizarre live together, as if bourgeois culture were shifted marginally towards chaos and absurdity. He strives to bring his work into the reach of a broader base of modern collectors than usual. Namely those who would typically shy away from expensive gallery pieces and London auctions.
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Artist: Epi
Ceci N'est Pas Un Penguin
Ceci N'est Pas Un Penguin

Ceci N'est Pas Un Penguin

By Epi 6

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A large, unique painting by the celebrated satirical artist, Epi, featuring one of his famous phrases on a Penguin book. 2024 Acrylic on canvas. 150 x 100 cm. Hand signed At the ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Epi Figurative Paintings

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Education

Education

By Epi 6

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A large, unique painting by the celebrated satirical artist, Epi, featuring one of his famous phrases on a Penguin book. 2020 Acrylic on canvas. Measures 150 x 100 cm. Hand signed....

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2010s Contemporary Epi Figurative Paintings

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Taking The Piss
Taking The Piss

Taking The Piss

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A large, unique painting by the celebrated satirical artist, Epi, featuring one of his famous phrases on a Penguin book. 2014 Acrylic on canvas. 150 x 100 cm. Hand signed At the ...

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2010s Contemporary Epi Figurative Paintings

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Epi figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Epi figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Epi in canvas, fabric, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Epi figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 40 inches across are available. Epi figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,394 and tops out at $10,242, while the average work can sell for $5,463.