Alexandre Petrus (1988) - LUFFY (HAKI)
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Original artwork by Alexandre Petrus (born 1988), titled LUFFY (HAKI), hand-signed, 2025, 61 × 46 cm, mixed media techniques, pop art, France, edition Original.
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In this piece, I chose to depict Luffy at a precise moment of tension: the instant when instinct overtakes reason, when the body becomes a weapon guided solely by will. Haki is not presented here as an effect, but as an inner state—a silent force that hardens the flesh and sharpens the gaze.
The purple-dominated background reinforces this psychological pressure. It evokes controlled rage, spiritual intensity, and a form of contained violence. Nothing explodes outward; everything is compressed inward. The figure stands grounded, frontal, almost immovable, asserting dominance without movement. This is not the reckless pirate — this is the leader forged by confrontation.
The contrast between the raw, textured background and the sharply cut stencil highlights my core approach: chaos versus control. The background is instinctive, layered, unpredictable. The figure, on the other hand, is constructed with precision, tension, and clarity. This opposition mirrors the evolution of the character itself — freedom disciplined by experience.
By stripping the image down to essential contrasts, I aimed for immediate visual impact and iconic readability. Luffy becomes less a manga character and more a contemporary symbol of resilience, willpower, and inner strength. This artwork is not narrative; it is declarative.
About the artist
I am a French stencil artist working across street art, pop culture, and contemporary painting. My work is based on a hand-cut stencil technique combined with spontaneous, textured backgrounds, creating a dialogue between instinct and precision. I explore iconic figures, animals, and mythological subjects through a simplified graphic language, aiming for maximum visual impact with minimal elements.
Each artwork I create is an original piece. Even when reusing my stencils, the background, gestures, textures, and energy are always different, making every work unique. My approach values originality in repetition and builds a strong, recognizable artistic identity across my series.
I have created murals and live paintings throughout France and regularly collaborate with private collectors, companies, and cultural events. My work is intended to be accessible yet powerful, contemporary yet timeless.
SHIPPING
The artwork will be carefully packed and shipped with professional protective materials to ensure safe delivery.
Worldwide shipping available.
Instagram: @alexandrepetrus.art
website: www.ap-art.fr
Seller's Story
French stencil artist, I offer here original works entirely handmade.
Each painting is created on canvas using stencils that I draw and cut out myself, then reinterpreted on unique and spontaneous backgrounds.
My work draws inspiration from pop culture, mythological figures, artistic icons, and contemporary characters, with an aesthetic blending street art and contemporary art.
All artworks for sale are unique pieces (no editions, no reproductions), signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
I ship each work with the utmost care, in a secure and tracked package, to France and internationally.
Translated by Google TranslateABOUT THE ARTWORK
In this piece, I chose to depict Luffy at a precise moment of tension: the instant when instinct overtakes reason, when the body becomes a weapon guided solely by will. Haki is not presented here as an effect, but as an inner state—a silent force that hardens the flesh and sharpens the gaze.
The purple-dominated background reinforces this psychological pressure. It evokes controlled rage, spiritual intensity, and a form of contained violence. Nothing explodes outward; everything is compressed inward. The figure stands grounded, frontal, almost immovable, asserting dominance without movement. This is not the reckless pirate — this is the leader forged by confrontation.
The contrast between the raw, textured background and the sharply cut stencil highlights my core approach: chaos versus control. The background is instinctive, layered, unpredictable. The figure, on the other hand, is constructed with precision, tension, and clarity. This opposition mirrors the evolution of the character itself — freedom disciplined by experience.
By stripping the image down to essential contrasts, I aimed for immediate visual impact and iconic readability. Luffy becomes less a manga character and more a contemporary symbol of resilience, willpower, and inner strength. This artwork is not narrative; it is declarative.
About the artist
I am a French stencil artist working across street art, pop culture, and contemporary painting. My work is based on a hand-cut stencil technique combined with spontaneous, textured backgrounds, creating a dialogue between instinct and precision. I explore iconic figures, animals, and mythological subjects through a simplified graphic language, aiming for maximum visual impact with minimal elements.
Each artwork I create is an original piece. Even when reusing my stencils, the background, gestures, textures, and energy are always different, making every work unique. My approach values originality in repetition and builds a strong, recognizable artistic identity across my series.
I have created murals and live paintings throughout France and regularly collaborate with private collectors, companies, and cultural events. My work is intended to be accessible yet powerful, contemporary yet timeless.
SHIPPING
The artwork will be carefully packed and shipped with professional protective materials to ensure safe delivery.
Worldwide shipping available.
Instagram: @alexandrepetrus.art
website: www.ap-art.fr
Seller's Story
French stencil artist, I offer here original works entirely handmade.
Each painting is created on canvas using stencils that I draw and cut out myself, then reinterpreted on unique and spontaneous backgrounds.
My work draws inspiration from pop culture, mythological figures, artistic icons, and contemporary characters, with an aesthetic blending street art and contemporary art.
All artworks for sale are unique pieces (no editions, no reproductions), signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
I ship each work with the utmost care, in a secure and tracked package, to France and internationally.
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Artist
Alexandre Petrus (1988)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
LUFFY (HAKI)
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
61 cm
Width
46 cm
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
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