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Chateau André Pink Letterpress AP Artist Proof Print by Mr André Saraiva Limited Edition 1-Color on 100# Cover Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Fine Art Paper Graffiti Street Pop Artwork.
AP Artist Proof 2023 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 16x20 Letterpress Print
Mr. André Saraiva Chateau André Pink Letterpress AP Artist Proof 2023
The 2023 Chateau André Pink AP Artist Proof by Mr. André Saraiva is a refined yet mischievous exploration of his signature character-driven style within the broader landscape of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Produced as a one-color letterpress print on 100# Neenah Classic Crest Natural White fine art paper, this 16 x 20 inch work is signed and marked as an AP, identifying it as part of the exclusive Artist Proof impressions that accompany the limited edition of 100. These proofs are highly valued in the printmaking world since they represent the earliest pulls used by the artist to evaluate quality, making each example especially desirable for collectors.
Visual Style and Narrative Expression
Rendered in a soft pink linework, the print centers on André’s iconic graffiti figure Mr. A, shown dancing with carefree delight among bottles, abstract motion lines, and playful objects like a striped ball, toy block, and serpentine worm. Mr. A’s exaggerated grin, crossed-out eye, and top hat convey the irreverence and joie de vivre that defined Saraiva’s early graffiti interventions across Paris. The composition’s whimsical chaos evokes late nights, creative excess, and a sense of unrestrained celebration, all executed with the loose, gestural charm that characterizes André’s work. Even the crossed-out Chateau Marmont header above serves as part of the visual play, letting viewers glimpse the artist’s humor and subversive spirit.
Chateau Marmont and Cultural Resonance
The inclusion of the Chateau Marmont letterhead anchors the piece in the mythos of one of Los Angeles’ most storied landmarks. Since its opening in 1929, Chateau Marmont has been a refuge for actors, musicians, artists, and writers, becoming a cultural symbol of Hollywood’s creative and often chaotic undercurrents. By stamping his name over the hotel’s header, André merges Parisian street culture with Hollywood lore, transforming the venue into part of his own visual universe. This fusion of settings underscores the global influence of street art and reinforces André’s role as a cultural connector between nightlife, fine art, and urban expression.
André Saraiva’s Place in Street Pop Art
Born in 1971 and raised in Paris, André Saraiva rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s graffiti scene, introducing the character Mr. A as a symbol of charm, rebellion, and romantic spontaneity. His work has expanded into galleries, fashion collaborations, murals, and nightlife ventures while retaining the playful immediacy rooted in graffiti. The Chateau André Pink AP embodies his ability to transform simple line drawings into cultural statements, blending elegance with irreverence. As an Artist Proof, this print stands as a rare and polished example of Saraiva’s ongoing contribution to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, encapsulating both the exuberant personality of Mr. A and the timeless allure of creative spaces like Chateau Marmont.
