Cumbone (1978) - Kiss and kill

Title: Cumbone – Kiss and Kill (2018)

Artist: Cumbone

Technique: Digital work on aluminum Dibond, enhanced with acrylic and aerosol spray

Dimensions: 70 × 100 cm

Year: 2018

Condition: Very good condition

Description

Produced in 2018, Kiss and Kill is an emblematic work of the bustling universe of Cumbone. Starting from a digital composition printed on aluminum Dibond, the artist directly applies acrylic paint and aerosol spray, giving each copy a unique character.

The composition juxtaposes a multitude of symbols, characters, typographies and graphic signs in a true controlled chaos. A large central eye immediately draws the eye, while references to urban culture, graffiti, pop art and contemporary imagery intertwine in an explosion of colors. Runs, superimpositions and gestural interventions reinforce the spontaneity of the work and testify to the artist's practice, at the boundary between digital creation and painting.

Kiss and Kill perfectly illustrates Cumbone's visual signature: a free, energetic and saturated aesthetic, where every detail invites a new reading.

Artist biography

Cumbone is a contemporary French artist whose work draws inspiration from graffiti, street art, pop art and the world of comics. His visual language is characterized by extremely dense compositions, mixing spontaneous drawings, slogans, characters, signs and typography in a controlled accumulation. For several years, he has been developing a hybrid approach combining digital creation and hand-painted interventions, making each work unique. His work is today presented in numerous galleries and private collections in France and internationally.