Artwork Description
Scale Up Archival Print Photo by Vhils- Alexandre Farto x Martha Cooper x 1UP Crew- One United Power x Nika Kramer x MOG Museum of Graffiti Limited Edition on Fine Art Paper Pop Graffiti Street Artist Modern Artwork.
2023 Signed by Vhils- Alexandre Farto & Numbered Print Limited Edition of 40 Artwork Size 19.75x24 Archival Pigment Stylized Blown Up Polaroid Picture Taken by Martha Cooper x Nika Kramer Fine Art Published by 1UP Crew x MOG Museum of Graffiti.
Intersecting Visions: Vhils and the Fabric of Street Art
"Scale Up," an archival print brought to life by the creative confluence of Vhils (Alexandre Farto), Martha Cooper, the 1UP Crew, and Nika Kramer, encapsulates a collaborative spirit that is at the heart of street pop art and graffiti artwork. This limited edition piece, signed by Vhils and numbered out of 40, is a testament to urban art's intricate layers and profound storytelling. Sized at 19.75x24 inches, the work is a fusion of Farto's unique subtractive artistry and the documentary acumen of Cooper and Kramer, presented by the 1UP Crew and the MOG Museum of Graffiti. Each artist's contribution to "Scale Up" forms a distinct thread in the rich tapestry of the print. Vhils' excavation technique is evident, stripping layers to reveal an underlying narrative. Meanwhile, Martha Cooper and Nika Kramer bring their iconic photographic perspectives, immortalizing the essence of the street in a single frame. The 1UP Crew, synonymous with unity and power in street art, bridges these visions, while the MOG offers a platform for their convergence, cementing the work's place in modern art discourse.
Alexandre Farto's Artistic Alchemy
Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, has revolutionized the street art scene with his chiseled portraits that delve into the substrata of urban environments. His involvement in "Scale Up" presents a poignant portrayal of the human condition amidst the chaos of city life. Farto's art is a dialogue between creation and destruction, where removing material is as significant as the image revealed. His technique is a metaphor for the human experience—each layer stripped away uncovers stories etched into the walls by time and history. Vhils' approach to street art extends beyond mere aesthetics. It interrogates themes of identity, memory, and the relentless pace of urban development. By signing "Scale Up," Farto imbues the work with his ethos, marrying the transient nature of street art with the permanence of fine art. The piece is a visual feast and a philosophical inquiry into the spaces we occupy and the marks we leave behind.
The Collective Pulse of "Scale Up"
"Scale Up" is a collaborative heartbeat of the street art community, echoing the sentiments of artists who view the city as canvas and muse. The inclusion of Martha Cooper and Nika Kramer in this project bridges generations, uniting the trailblazing spirit of Cooper's seminal street art photography with Kramer's contemporary cultural lens. Their collective eye frames the raw beauty of street art, capturing its fleeting magic in a lasting medium. The 1UP Crew, through its publication of "Scale Up," reinforces its commitment to collective action in art creation. The Crew's ethos is palpable in print, representing a more extensive, unified narrative of resistance, resilience, and artistic freedom. Supported by the MOG Museum of Graffiti, the print becomes a piece of history. This limited-edition narrative speaks to the enduring power of collaboration in the street art world. In the art community, "Scale Up" is recognized as a convergence of titans, a harmonious blend of individual talents and visions that together tell a story more remarkable than the sum of its parts. As street pop art and graffiti artwork continue to shape the cultural landscape, the contributions of Vhils, Martha Cooper, Nika Kramer, and the 1UP Crew will be celebrated for their ability to capture the zeitgeist of urban art and its unyielding drive to challenge, redefine, and inspire.
