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I am going to NY Silkscreen Print by Mr. Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Hand-Pulled 16-Color on Deckled Fine Art Paper Framed Limited Edition Artwork.
2014 Signed & Numbered Custom Framed Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 46x25 Silkscreen Print of NYC Yellow Cab with Blurred Urban New York City Background. Custom Antique Brown Bronze Colored Frame Measuring 51x30.
Thierry Guetta's Homage to the Energy of New York City
Thierry Guetta, known as Mr. Brainwash, has been a defining figure in the melding of street art with pop art sensibilities, creating works that capture the essence of contemporary urban life. His limited edition silkscreen print "Going to NY" from 2014 is a vivid example of this synthesis. It captures the iconic image of a New York City yellow cab, a symbol deeply ingrained in the city's cultural identity. It is decorated with the visually arresting techniques of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. Guetta's technique in "Going to NY" showcases his adeptness with the silkscreen process, utilizing a remarkable 16-color palette on fine art paper. The image of the cab is framed by the blurred lines of the city's frenetic movement, conveying a sense of speed and vitality that is the lifeblood of urban New York. The cab is not just a vehicle but a canvas, covered with vibrant graffiti that tells many untold stories about the city that never sleeps.
Limited Edition's Collectability and Symbolism
In this piece, Guetta depicts a ubiquitous element of New York's transportation and encapsulates the city's spirit. The graffiti adoring the cab speaks to the art form's integral role in New York's cultural tapestry. This artwork is more than a static image; it is a snapshot of movement, a representation of the city's constant flux and its unending capacity for reinvention and expression. "Going to NY" is a piece that stands out in its rarity and craftsmanship. This work is a collector's item, part of a limited edition of 100, each signed and numbered by Guetta himself. The custom antique brown bronze-colored frame, measuring 51x30 inches, contrasts the artwork's street art aesthetic, signifying its transition from the streets to the collector's private gallery.
The Legacy of Mr. Brainwash's Urban Visions
Guetta's work, particularly "Going to NY," has contributed significantly to the growing recognition and appreciation of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork within the fine art world. By introducing the visual language of the streets into the galleries, Guetta challenges traditional notions of what constitutes fine art. His work is a dialogue between the highbrow and the every day, celebrating the potential for beauty and meaning in the most unexpected places. "Going to NY" by Mr. Brainwash is more than a piece of art; it is a statement about urban life's vibrancy and its inherent artistry. As Street Pop Art continues to evolve, works like this serve as milestones along the path of artistic innovation. They remind us that art is not confined to the hallowed halls of museums but is all around us, in the streets we walk and the vehicles that pass us by. Guetta's "Going to NY" is a celebration of this dynamic, a testament to the beauty of the city's chaos, and a treasured piece for any art lover drawn to the pulse of the metropolis.
