Youthone (1974) - Urban Momentum M

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Unique original mixed media painting by Youthone (1974), titled Urban Momentum M, hand-signed on the reverse, created in a contemporary abstract style with spray paint, acrylic, and other media on stretched canvas (40 × 80 × 1.5 cm) and weighing 535 g, produced in Portugal and sold directly from the artist, with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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In this work, Youthone explores movement, structure, and visual energy through a contemporary abstract composition where geometric forms, expressive gestures, and vibrant layers of color coexist in perfect balance.
Expressive lines intersect with bold graphic elements, creating a dynamic composition that guides the viewer's eye in multiple directions. The interaction between planes, transparency, and chromatic contrasts generates rhythm, depth, and a continuous sense of movement.
Contrasts between intense reds, luminous yellows, vibrant blues, and bold black graphic elements structure the composition, while successive layers of paint, spray applications, and spontaneous gestures reinforce its contemporary character. The superimposition of different visual languages creates an atmosphere that is both energetic, balanced, and open to interpretation.
The result of an artistic research developed over more than three decades, this artwork reveals a mature visual language in which different techniques, textures, and layered surfaces converge into a contemporary and deeply personal approach. The combination of gestural abstraction, graphic composition, and spatial construction reflects a continuous exploration of the balance between materiality, emotion, and artistic expression.
This artwork reflects the fusion between contemporary abstraction, urban visual language, and expressive painting, affirming a distinctive visual signature that is both dynamic and immediately recognizable.
Fully hand-painted in the artist's studio.

Artwork Specifications:
One of One (Unique Artwork)
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Hand-painted by the artist
Signed by the artist on the reverse
Certificate of Authenticity included
Unframed (stretched canvas, ready to hang)
Dimensions: 40 × 80 × 1.5 cm
Weight: 535 g
Securely packaged / safe shipping

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 movement, structure, and visual energy through a contemporary abstract composition where geometric forms, expressive gestures, and vibrant layers of color coexist in perfect balance.
Expressive lines intersect with bold graphic elements, creating a dynamic composition that guides the viewer's eye in multiple directions. The interaction between planes, transparency, and chromatic contrasts generates rhythm, depth, and a continuous sense of movement.
Contrasts between intense reds, luminous yellows, vibrant blues, and bold black graphic elements structure the composition, while successive layers of paint, spray applications, and spontaneous gestures reinforce its contemporary character. The superimposition of different visual languages creates an atmosphere that is both energetic, balanced, and open to interpretation.
The result of an artistic research developed over more than three decades, this artwork reveals a mature visual language in which different techniques, textures, and layered surfaces converge into a contemporary and deeply personal approach. The combination of gestural abstraction, graphic composition, and spatial construction reflects a continuous exploration of the balance between materiality, emotion, and artistic expression.
This artwork reflects the fusion between contemporary abstraction, urban visual language, and expressive painting, affirming a distinctive visual signature that is both dynamic and immediately recognizable.
Fully hand-painted in the artist's studio.

Artwork Specifications:
One of One (Unique Artwork)
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Hand-painted by the artist
Signed by the artist on the reverse
Certificate of Authenticity included
Unframed (stretched canvas, ready to hang)
Dimensions: 40 × 80 × 1.5 cm
Weight: 535 g
Securely packaged / safe shipping

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
Urban Momentum M
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed media, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Green, Multicolour, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Height
80 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
535 g
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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