Alexandre Petrus (1988) - PAINT LOVER
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PAINT LOVER by Alexandre Petrus is a unique original street art piece (techniques mixtes) from 2026, 55 × 46 cm, signed by hand, in excellent condition, depicting Culture Pop and produced directly by the artist with a hand-cut double-layer stencil, with a signed certificate of authenticity included.
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
A boy painting a giant dripping heart on a wall while a little girl stands behind him, watching. The whole scene under a metro overpass, in the soft grey light of a city that's still asleep. The first declaration — silent, public, slightly clumsy, completely sincere. Painted in muted greys with hints of coral, the palette gives the moment the tenderness it deserves without ever tipping into sentimentality. A piece that speaks to anyone who remembers what it felt like to do something brave for someone, and hope they noticed.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alexandre Petrus is a French stencil artist with a strong and instantly recognizable visual identity. His signature technique — the hand-cut double-layer stencil — separates light and shadow into two distinct stencils, layered onto a spontaneous, hand-painted abstract background. The result: a sharp, iconic figure rising from a vibrant, textured chaos of color.
To date, more than 450 of his original artworks have found their way into private collections across 10+ countries, from France and Spain to the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, and the US. He has performed live painting for major French institutions including Disneyland Paris, created large-scale murals for corporate headquarters, and exhibited in several French street art festivals (Grimaud, Perpignan, Venelle). His work is currently shown at Galerie Spot 72 in Le Mans.
His subjects move between mythology, pop culture icons, wildlife and emotionally charged scenes. Whatever the theme, the signature remains: precise stencil work, instinctive background, and the small smiling "AP" monogram — Alexandre's two initials fused into a face — sprayed on every original piece.
Each artwork is a unique original. No prints, no editions — every background is painted live on the canvas, so no two pieces are ever the same. And every stencil Alexandre cuts by hand is retired after a small series, never mass-produced, never repeated indefinitely. A genuine acquisition for collectors looking for identity, presence, and a strong contemporary signature that stays scarce.
SHIPPING
The artwork is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and protective plastic film, then secured in a custom-sized cardboard box for safe international transit. The signed certificate of authenticity is included inside the package.
FOLLOW ME
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
A boy painting a giant dripping heart on a wall while a little girl stands behind him, watching. The whole scene under a metro overpass, in the soft grey light of a city that's still asleep. The first declaration — silent, public, slightly clumsy, completely sincere. Painted in muted greys with hints of coral, the palette gives the moment the tenderness it deserves without ever tipping into sentimentality. A piece that speaks to anyone who remembers what it felt like to do something brave for someone, and hope they noticed.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alexandre Petrus is a French stencil artist with a strong and instantly recognizable visual identity. His signature technique — the hand-cut double-layer stencil — separates light and shadow into two distinct stencils, layered onto a spontaneous, hand-painted abstract background. The result: a sharp, iconic figure rising from a vibrant, textured chaos of color.
To date, more than 450 of his original artworks have found their way into private collections across 10+ countries, from France and Spain to the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, and the US. He has performed live painting for major French institutions including Disneyland Paris, created large-scale murals for corporate headquarters, and exhibited in several French street art festivals (Grimaud, Perpignan, Venelle). His work is currently shown at Galerie Spot 72 in Le Mans.
His subjects move between mythology, pop culture icons, wildlife and emotionally charged scenes. Whatever the theme, the signature remains: precise stencil work, instinctive background, and the small smiling "AP" monogram — Alexandre's two initials fused into a face — sprayed on every original piece.
Each artwork is a unique original. No prints, no editions — every background is painted live on the canvas, so no two pieces are ever the same. And every stencil Alexandre cuts by hand is retired after a small series, never mass-produced, never repeated indefinitely. A genuine acquisition for collectors looking for identity, presence, and a strong contemporary signature that stays scarce.
SHIPPING
The artwork is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and protective plastic film, then secured in a custom-sized cardboard box for safe international transit. The signed certificate of authenticity is included inside the package.
FOLLOW ME
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)
Sold with frame
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
PAINT LOVER
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
55 cm
Width
46 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
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