Youthone(1974) - Wild Identity XL
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Youthone (born 1974) presents Wild Identity XL, an original one‑of‑one hand‑painted artwork on unstretched canvas (80 × 104 cm) using spray paint and mixed media, signed with a certificate of authenticity, dated 2026, in excellent condition and sold direct from the artist.
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In Wild Identity XL, Youthone dissolves the traditional boundary between graffiti lettering and figurative portraiture. The word "YOUTH" is deconstructed and woven into the female face, transforming wildstyle graffiti into anatomy and creating a composition where identity, movement, and urban expression become inseparable.
Layers of spray paint, artist markers, and mixed media combine with vibrant colours, expressive lines, graphic textures, and dynamic overlays, revealing the artist's unmistakable visual language developed over more than three decades. The complexity of the lettering challenges the viewer to move between reading and observing, allowing graffiti and portraiture to coexist as one unified visual language.
Designed entirely from the artist's original concept and initial sketch, this artwork reflects Youthone's unique and personal visual language. Every element has been created by hand in the artist's studio, without the use of AI-generated imagery or the reproduction of existing artworks, resulting in an authentic one-of-one contemporary piece.
The result of more than three decades of artistic exploration, this artwork reflects a mature visual language in which wildstyle graffiti, expressive portraiture, layered compositions, and contemporary urban aesthetics merge into a distinctive and deeply personal artistic approach.
Specifications
One of One (Unique Artwork)
Original hand-painted artwork
Certificate of Authenticity included
Spray Paint, Artist Markers & Mixed Media on Canvas
Unstretched canvas
Unframed
Dimensions: 80 × 104 cm
Weight: 295 g
Year: 2026
Carefully packaged for secure shipping
Fast shipping via DHL Express
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.
Translated by Google TranslateIn Wild Identity XL, Youthone dissolves the traditional boundary between graffiti lettering and figurative portraiture. The word "YOUTH" is deconstructed and woven into the female face, transforming wildstyle graffiti into anatomy and creating a composition where identity, movement, and urban expression become inseparable.
Layers of spray paint, artist markers, and mixed media combine with vibrant colours, expressive lines, graphic textures, and dynamic overlays, revealing the artist's unmistakable visual language developed over more than three decades. The complexity of the lettering challenges the viewer to move between reading and observing, allowing graffiti and portraiture to coexist as one unified visual language.
Designed entirely from the artist's original concept and initial sketch, this artwork reflects Youthone's unique and personal visual language. Every element has been created by hand in the artist's studio, without the use of AI-generated imagery or the reproduction of existing artworks, resulting in an authentic one-of-one contemporary piece.
The result of more than three decades of artistic exploration, this artwork reflects a mature visual language in which wildstyle graffiti, expressive portraiture, layered compositions, and contemporary urban aesthetics merge into a distinctive and deeply personal artistic approach.
Specifications
One of One (Unique Artwork)
Original hand-painted artwork
Certificate of Authenticity included
Spray Paint, Artist Markers & Mixed Media on Canvas
Unstretched canvas
Unframed
Dimensions: 80 × 104 cm
Weight: 295 g
Year: 2026
Carefully packaged for secure shipping
Fast shipping via DHL Express
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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Artist
Youthone(1974)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Wild Identity XL
Technique
Mixed media, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Portugal
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
104 cm
Width
80 cm
Weight
295 g
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
