Mr. Brainwash
"Chaolin"
Unique 1/1 Mixed Media Original
Hand-signed and numbereD 1/1 (One of a kind Silkscreen and Mixed media variation)
Verso dated 2023 with thumbprint and hand drawing
Size: Size: 22" x 30" paper/image (56 x 76 cm)
Framed: 37.5 x 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
Mr. Brainwash's certificate of Authenticity is included.
For more than a decade, Thierry Guetta, under his moniker, Mr Brainwash, has been pushing theenvelope of contemporary art. The orchestrated collision of street art and pop art has been hisbalancing act. The tipping point for Mr Brainwash was his groundbreaking footage from the widely-acclaimed documentary, Exit Through the Gift Shop. This Academy-nominated film demonstrates theevolution of the street art movement with Mr Brainwash, who, alongside Banksy, brings the art to themasses.
Mr Brainwash rocked the art world with his innovative and fearless style. He uses elements from popart’s past and the raw components of his street art beginnings to create larger-than-life exhibitions andcollaborations. Mr Brainwash’s imaginative construction of gallery exhibitions and art showsthroughout the world has continued to attract the attention of critics and celebrities alike.Navigating between worlds of film, celebrity culture, music, and sports, Mr Brainwash has designedalbum covers for Madonna, Rick Ross, and KYGO. His artwork was featured in films and televisionproductions such as Molly’s Game, Billions, Shameless, and the Kardashians. Mr Brainwash’s talents areshowcased in creative partnerships with powerhouse brands like Hublot, Coca Cola, and Marvel Comicscreator Stan Lee. He also collaborated with world known soccer player Pel?, who joined the artist insplattering paint on select artwork.
While undertaking worldwide solo exhibitions and residency at Art Basel each year, Mr.Brainwash creates opportunities to engage the public in the world of art. To that end, Mr.Brainwash has traveled across the globe for speaking engagements and seminars including addresses atUCLA, Columbia University and Semi Permanent, Australia’s largest creative conference.
Mr Brainwash’s passion extends his commitment to giving back to the community. He continues todonate artwork in support of the Los Angeles LGBT center, created commemorative 9/11 murals tohonor the victims, and partnered with Product RED to raise AIDS awareness. Mr Brainwash also lendshis yearly support to organizations such as the Prince’s Trust for the benefit of vulnerable youth. He metwith former First Lady Michelle Obama in support of her organization, “Let Girls Learn” that helpsadolescent girls attend and complete school.
He was also honored to meet privately with Pope Francis in Rome to raise funds for Scholas, the Pope’spersonal foundation to serve the youth of the world.
Condition
Excellent