Artwork Description
Alife Fire Hydrant Stencil HPM Art Spray on Printed 20lb. Bond stock Engineering Paper Mixed Media Artwork by NY Street Graffiti Artist Legend RD-357.
2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Print by RD 357. ALIFE released a minimal run, and they sold out immediately. The print is signed by RD 357. This print has been framed, and ed and a minor crease is not noticeable when framed. This print will be shipped in the original print tube. RD 357 is an American graffiti artist and member of the 357 Crew, formed in 1985 and active on the subways during the mid-to late 1980s. He is from New York City, Manhattan's Upper East Side. W x 24" H x 36" Edition of 20 Spray enamel on printed 20lb. Bond stock, engineering paper. It is numbered and signed; some Creases Due To The Printing Process and Paper Add To The Style character of RD-357's Art, Number 2 of 20.
RD-357: A Fusion of Engineering Precision and Street Artistry
The urban landscape is a canvas for the bold, a playground for those who speak in the visual language of spray paint and stencils. It is within this vibrant world that the works of RD-357 come to life. His 'Alife Fire Hydrant Stencil HPM' art spray on printed 20lb. Bond stock engineering paper is not just a work of art but a statement, a confluence of precise engineering and the raw, unfettered spirit of New York street graffiti. RD-357, an American graffiti artist from Manhattan's Upper East Side, embodies the ethos of street pop art and graffiti artwork through his unique blend of technical precision and street sensibility. Born from the mid to late 1980s graffiti boom, RD-357 became a member of the formidable 357 crews known for their impact on the subway art movement. The 'Alife Fire Hydrant Stencil HPM' stands as a testament to RD-357's mastery over his medium and his deep understanding of the cultural heartbeat of New York City. This limited edition print, created in 2019, showcases the iconic image of a fire hydrant—a ubiquitous symbol of the streets, reimagined through the lens of RD-357's artistic vision. The print, an edition of only 20, speaks to the exclusivity and the demand for RD-357's work, having sold out immediately upon release. The signature of RD-357 graces each print, a seal of authenticity and a mark of the artist's engagement in his work.
The Signature Alife Fire Hydrant Stencil: Iconography and Impact
The choice of a fire hydrant as the focal point of this artwork is laden with significance. As a fixture of the cityscape, the hydrant symbolizes New York's functionality and chaos, a source of relief and an obstacle on the sidewalk. RD-357's portrayal elevates it to an icon, capturing the essence of the city's infrastructure as art. RD-357 delivers a crisp image juxtaposed with the fluidity and chance inherent in street art by employing a stencil technique coupled with spray enamel on engineering paper. The presence of minor creases in the prints adds to the artwork's character, infusing each piece with imperfections that echo the textures of the urban environment. Number 2 of the limited series is part of RD-357's vision, a piece of the narrative of New York's artistic evolution.
In conclusion, the 'Alife Fire Hydrant Stencil HPM' by RD-357 is more than a mere collector's item; it is a piece of street art history. Through this work, RD-357 bridges the worlds of precision engineering and the spontaneity of street art, offering a piece that stands as both a functional object and a work of pop art. It reflects the artist's roots in the gritty reality of New York's streets and the finesse of his approach to the medium. This work is a celebration of RD-357's legacy and a tribute to the city that serves as his muse and canvas.
