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Maison54 Collaborative S2-1 Black 1-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Archival Cotton Rag Paper by Jeff Soto x Maison54 Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Artwork Size 18x24 Black Series 2, Print 1 from the secret print project by Maison54. This print was a collaboration between artists Jeff Soto (top portion), Urban Aztec (middle portion) and Florian Bertmer (bottom portion). None of the artists knew what the others created until after the print was finished! Prints measure 18" x 24" on special archival cotton rag paper and feature deckled edges and Maison54 embossed logo. Prints are signed/numbered by Jeff Soto. Maison54 Collaborative S2-1 Black: Fragmented Unity in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork The Maison54 Collaborative S2-1 Black print is a rare, signed, and numbered silkscreen released in 2020 as part of the Maison54 Series Two project. Printed in a hand-pulled single-color edition of 30, this 18x24 inch work is a striking example of experimental collaboration in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The print was produced using archival cotton rag paper with deckled edges and features an embossed Maison54 seal. What makes this piece especially unique is the process behind it: each contributing artist—Jeff Soto, Urban Aztec, and Florian Bertmer—created their section of the composition independently, without knowledge of what the others were drawing. The result is a seamless yet surreal convergence of three distinct visual voices merged into one unified image that challenges artistic ego and emphasizes intuitive synchronicity. Visual Breakdown and Artist Contributions The vertical triptych format allows the viewer to dissect each artist's input while appreciating the composite harmony. Jeff Soto’s work, found in the upper portion of the piece, features his signature owl iconography—piercing eyes and surreal organic textures rendered in stark monochrome. Soto’s graphic fluency lies in blending nature with myth, which here acts as a visual guardian hovering over the piece. The central section, created by Urban Aztec, channels bold geometry and cultural symbology, referencing ancient visual languages through stylized forms, sharp symmetry, and kinetic movement. The bottom segment, illustrated by Florian Bertmer, dives into underground intensity with sinuous creatures, skulls, and intricate stippling that reveals his precision-driven linework. The fact that these three artists worked independently yet arrived at a composition of such cohesion reflects a shared sensibility rooted in street-level storytelling, tattoo traditions, and pop cultural myth-making. Production Format and Material Detail Printed at In-House Media Group in California, the piece uses traditional silkscreen methods on fine cotton rag paper designed for archival permanence. The deckled edges reinforce the handmade quality and elevate the work beyond standard poster formatting into the domain of collectible fine art. While black-and-white palette choices often suggest minimalism, the density of illustration here generates maximum visual impact. Each section holds its own micro-narrative, yet the composition flows as a singular totem of surreal energy and hybrid iconography. The print is signed and numbered by Jeff Soto, further marking its authenticity within a tightly controlled edition. Its status as part of a secret Maison54 initiative adds mystery and exclusivity, key traits often associated with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork projects. Maison54 and the Spirit of Unscripted Collaboration Maison54’s ability to engineer a project where three globally recognized artists contribute blindly to a unified print reflects its deep understanding of the unpredictable power of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The collaborative nature of this release removes pretense and forces visual trust between creatives, who are accustomed to complete control over their compositions. The success of this experiment lies in the intuitive overlaps between their styles, proving how aligned many visual languages are beneath surface differences. This project also highlights how Maison54 uses limited edition drops not just as releases but as conceptual acts—moments where the process is as compelling as the final product. S2-1 Black functions not only as a print but as a document of creative spontaneity, where chaos becomes cohesion and secrecy transforms into symbolic order. It stands as a rare collaboration that embodies the radical, ritualistic energy at the core of modern urban visual culture.

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