Youthone (1974) - The Knowledge Within XL

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Youthone (born 1974) presents an original, hand-signed, contemporary mixed-media artwork titled The Knowledge Within XL (2025), a 96 × 80 cm piece created in Portugal using spray paint and acrylic, sold direct from the artist, in excellent condition, without a frame, accompanied by the artist’s certificate of authenticity, unique and never reproduced.

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Description from the seller

In this work, Youthone explores the power of knowledge and imagination through an expressive composition where figure, color, and visual energy coexist within a contemporary urban artistic language. The character emerges from a dynamic abstract environment marked by intense chromatic projections, fluid lines, and spontaneous gestures that create a vibrant and immersive visual atmosphere. The concentrated gaze of the figure and the open book suggest introspection, discovery, and connection between the inner world and the expansion of thought. The composition is dominated by strong contrasts between luminous tones and deeper areas, while graphic elements and layered chromatic effects add rhythm, depth, and visual movement. The use of spray and acrylic paint reinforces the expressive intensity of the artwork, creating a modern and recognizable artistic identity.
This piece reflects the fusion between contemporary urban expression and emotional narrative, affirming a dynamic, symbolic, and accessible visual language.
Fully hand-painted in the artist’s studio.

Shipped via DHL Express – GOGREEN (Customers are assured that their artwork will be transported using a more ecological and sustainable method, particularly in terms of air transport fuels).
- Unique art, hand-painted and without reproductions. Never used – Excellent condition.
- The artwork does not include a frame.
- Signed artwork with details on the reverse side, accompanied by the artist's certificate of authenticity.
- The art is painted up to the edges, as shown in the image.
- In some works, the artist leaves a subtle pencil or ink marking visible, presenting to the client their idea for the best framing of the piece within a frame or support.
- The work of art will be sent in a resistant cardboard tube, protected inside and sealed.
- The artist meticulously conveys the techniques and textures he has been developing since 1988. - A 36-year experience devoted to the art of graffiti.
- All artworks are varnished (using a more eco-friendly water-based varnish) with the intention of protecting the painting and ensuring greater longevity.



Seller's Story

YOUTHONE is the artistic pseudonym of Portuguese visual artist Adalberto Brito, active in the urban art scene since 1988. He began his practice during the early phase of the development of graffiti culture in Portugal, a formative period that deeply influenced his artistic trajectory and the construction of his visual language. With more than three decades of continuous activity, YOUTHONE has developed a body of work that crosses the energy of street art with contemporary painting practices. His original works, executed entirely by hand, combine painting and mixed media, exploring different visual languages with a strong presence of the human figure, graphic elements and references to urban aesthetics. His work oscillates between figurative compositions and more abstract and experimental approaches, reflecting the influence of street culture, the observation of urban daily life, and the constant search for new visual possibilities. Through the YOUTHONE project, the artist has built an aesthetic identity marked by expressiveness, chromatic intensity, and a dynamic visual approach, positioning his work between contemporary urban art and studio painting.
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In this work, Youthone explores the power of knowledge and imagination through an expressive composition where figure, color, and visual energy coexist within a contemporary urban artistic language. The character emerges from a dynamic abstract environment marked by intense chromatic projections, fluid lines, and spontaneous gestures that create a vibrant and immersive visual atmosphere. The concentrated gaze of the figure and the open book suggest introspection, discovery, and connection between the inner world and the expansion of thought. The composition is dominated by strong contrasts between luminous tones and deeper areas, while graphic elements and layered chromatic effects add rhythm, depth, and visual movement. The use of spray and acrylic paint reinforces the expressive intensity of the artwork, creating a modern and recognizable artistic identity.
This piece reflects the fusion between contemporary urban expression and emotional narrative, affirming a dynamic, symbolic, and accessible visual language.
Fully hand-painted in the artist’s studio.

Shipped via DHL Express – GOGREEN (Customers are assured that their artwork will be transported using a more ecological and sustainable method, particularly in terms of air transport fuels).
- Unique art, hand-painted and without reproductions. Never used – Excellent condition.
- The artwork does not include a frame.
- Signed artwork with details on the reverse side, accompanied by the artist's certificate of authenticity.
- The art is painted up to the edges, as shown in the image.
- In some works, the artist leaves a subtle pencil or ink marking visible, presenting to the client their idea for the best framing of the piece within a frame or support.
- The work of art will be sent in a resistant cardboard tube, protected inside and sealed.
- The artist meticulously conveys the techniques and textures he has been developing since 1988. - A 36-year experience devoted to the art of graffiti.
- All artworks are varnished (using a more eco-friendly water-based varnish) with the intention of protecting the painting and ensuring greater longevity.



Seller's Story

YOUTHONE is the artistic pseudonym of Portuguese visual artist Adalberto Brito, active in the urban art scene since 1988. He began his practice during the early phase of the development of graffiti culture in Portugal, a formative period that deeply influenced his artistic trajectory and the construction of his visual language. With more than three decades of continuous activity, YOUTHONE has developed a body of work that crosses the energy of street art with contemporary painting practices. His original works, executed entirely by hand, combine painting and mixed media, exploring different visual languages with a strong presence of the human figure, graphic elements and references to urban aesthetics. His work oscillates between figurative compositions and more abstract and experimental approaches, reflecting the influence of street culture, the observation of urban daily life, and the constant search for new visual possibilities. Through the YOUTHONE project, the artist has built an aesthetic identity marked by expressiveness, chromatic intensity, and a dynamic visual approach, positioning his work between contemporary urban art and studio painting.
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Details

Artist
Youthone (1974)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The Knowledge Within XL
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed media, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Portugal
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
96 cm
Width
80 cm
Weight
266 g
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
Sold by
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
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