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Chateau Paris 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 & Marked PP Limited Edition Artwork Size 16x20 Letterpress Print
Mr. André Saraiva Chateau Paris Pink Letterpress AP Artist Proof 2023
The 2023 Chateau Paris Pink AP Artist Proof by Mr. André Saraiva captures the whimsical energy and romantic mischief that define his place within 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 edition was signed and marked as an AP, denoting its status outside the standard numbered run. Artist Proofs hold particular importance in printmaking as they reflect the earliest impressions pulled for the artist’s review, making them especially desirable to collectors who seek artworks with a direct connection to the creative process.
Visual Style and Iconic Characters
This print features Saraiva’s instantly recognizable stick-figure characters dancing across the page in soft pink linework. Their wide, toothy grins, crossed-out eyes, and loose, jubilant movements express the carefree, flirtatious spirit that has defined his signature character, Mr. A, since his early graffiti appearances in Paris during the 1990s. The top-hatted figure paired with a flowing-haired partner reinforces the playful narrative of nightlife, celebration, and romantic spontaneity. Scattered stars, hearts, and motion lines energize the composition, giving the print a lively rhythm reminiscent of Saraiva’s street-based origins, where quick, expressive lines communicated joy in public spaces.
Chateau Marmont and Cultural Connection
Incorporating the iconic Chateau Marmont letterhead at the top, the print interlaces Hollywood mythology with Parisian graffiti culture. Located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, Chateau Marmont has long been a sanctuary for actors, writers, musicians, and artists since opening in 1929. Its storied history of creativity and indulgence makes it a fitting backdrop for Saraiva’s exuberant characters. The handwritten “Paris” at the bottom serves as a bridge between two creative capitals — one steeped in American cinematic glamour, the other in European street culture — emphasizing Saraiva’s globe-spanning artistic identity.
Mr. André Saraiva’s Influence in Contemporary Street Pop Art
Born in Sweden in 1971 and raised in Paris, André Saraiva emerged from the city’s graffiti scene as one of its most prominent voices. His character Mr. A became a symbol of the joie de vivre that permeates his work, later expanding into galleries, editorial projects, murals, and luxury collaborations. The Chateau Paris Pink AP exemplifies his ability to merge elegance with spontaneity, bringing the carefree energy of graffiti into refined fine art contexts through meticulous letterpress technique. This Artist Proof stands as a vibrant testament to Saraiva’s playful approach and his lasting influence on Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, celebrating both the intimacy of hand-drawn lines and the cultural interplay between Paris and Hollywood.
