We get a lot of unique art in our trove, but this large stencil and acrylic work may be one of the most unusual. It is by Thrashbird, a Los Angeles-based street artist of unverified identity. He works in various mediums and is especially known for his stencils and posters. Thrashbird typically uses urban structures for his street art, such as billboards, walls, and abandoned buildings. His works satirize social media and selfie culture, consumerism, and society's obsession with technology. Thrashbird's most recognized image is a character entitled "The Clone," a silhouette of a slender figure, its face obscured by a hoodie, hunched over a cell phone and ignoring the world around it. He has been called one of the most exciting contemporary street artists to watch. His work has been included in street art auctions, including the 2016 Street Art and Contemporary Art sale at Julien's Auctions alongside works by Banksy.
The work is Thrashbird's interpretation of the cover of the May 1974 edition of Esquire magazine, which featured a Norman Rockwell inspired image of a young graffiti artist. The cover article, "The Faith of Graffiti," was written by Norman Mailer.
Thrashbird featured his version, this time painted on the side of a building, in his Instagram account. The artist wrote, "I have always loved the original image, to me it invokes feelings of nostalgia and wonderment of the time. I'm a great admirer of #normanrockwell as well and the image reminds me of his work."
On the back of the back of the work is a label authenticating the piece. The piece is described as "Aerosol, acrylic, & resin on wood," and was originally priced at $2,995.00. But our price is currently only $795.00!
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