IABO (1980) - Porca Mis€ria (Blue version)

Origin IABO WORLD STUDIO NAPLES, ITALY
The works are handmade with mixed media on canvas.
Total dimensions 60x80x3.5 cm
hand-signed by the artist on the back with certificate of authenticity

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At first glance, Iabo (Naples, 1980) draws inspiration from 1980s Pop Art. He investigates the line and studies its form. And he makes it a true obsession, pursuing a constant search for mechanical perfection, but in an artisanal way. In Iabo the boundary between man and machine is very thin. His works are technically flawless. An obsession that has led him to experiment and configure a very personal language. Partly derived from Street Art experiences, partly from a deep sense of measure that emerges from all his works. His painting cycle can be traced to several strands, recurring leitmotifs. Whether it’s anthropomorphic profiles or mailbox shapes, prestigious brands or popular subjects, it matters little. Everything is filtered through Iabo’s lens, which annotates and identifies them with a precise brand: his own.

A past as a writer, a chameleon-like personality, a strong ethical sense. Many selective processes applied to the common imaginary, increasingly reduced to its core. And clothed in elegance. It would be fair to say “less is more.” And that is exactly the case. recognizability does not get lost in the minimalist approach, but is exalted in a few essential strokes that never disorient the observer. The ironic play of combinations, the slightly shaded color range, the uniform color, the progression of nuances, the decisive stroke. No artifices, rather an exciting game at the edge of radical cynicism.
Unusual juxtapositions between imaginaries and seemingly disjoint signifieds but always functional to convey a positive message. Politically correct. Never in favor of aesthetics.
Iabo’s works are very contemporary, useful to identify a historical moment rather than a common feeling. His characters communicate, seek solutions, bridge distances, weave relationships and trigger reactions.
A process of continuous deconstruction and reconstruction. Outside and inside the canvas. One starts from a theme and infinite declinations follow. Whether it concerns the line of a parking lot or a multi-use consumer good, the life cycle of the work remains irreparably incorrupt and deflated.
Consumerism comes to life in a hypothetical, recognizable, and unreal universe. In a reiterable format, morally ethical and customizable. Absolutely versatile, aesthetically perfect. Simple, clean, usable. His painting production is increasingly turning toward the use of plexiglass as a material of excellence to further emphasize the discourse on the cleanliness of compositional lines.
Iabo certainly knows the value of viral marketing. His works reach surfaces of over five meters, breaking down the boundary between real and imaginary, between human being and superhero.
If in art anything is possible, in Iabo’s universe reality exceeds fantasy. Despite the popular, iconic, pop imagery, it is not a style for everyone. His works are extremely refined and designed for an elite of connoisseurs who grasp its primary meaning: beyond aesthetics, symmetry and overall harmony.
At the base of his constructs is a firm denunciation of cultural flattening. Provocation, immediacy, and spontaneous character underpin a well-studied, intelligent, cultured, and precise-poised poetics. Democracy, honesty, and originality characterize him as an artist/intellectual son of his time. An indispensable commitment at the core of every creation.
Although very young, Iabo naturally and with extreme simplicity manages to address scorching topics and to resolve (unfortunately only on canvas) the existential conflicts that haunt our society.

Michele Luca Nero (source Artibune)

IABO is part of the same street art movement as: Shepard Fairey "Obey Giant", Banksy, Invader, Alec Monopoly, Nomen, Jef Aérosol, JR, C215, Rero, Kaws, D Face, Sandra Chevrier, FinDac, Os Gemeos, Gregos, Jonone, M chat, Taki 183, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, insane 51, Pichi Avo, pop art, pichiavo, Seen, Cope2, Seth, Mr Brainwash, Atlas, Blek le Rat, 1up, John Perello, Futura 2000.