Sonic Bad (1961) - Priority

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Sonic Bad (1961), Priority, a 2020 multicolour mixed-media drawing, 13.5 cm by 10.5 cm, signed by the artist and dated, United States, original edition.

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Description from the seller

This auction is for one drawing on
United States Postal Service priority sticker

by international graffiti artist

SONIC BAD

Date: 2020
Limited edition, one of one


Size: 13.5cm x 10.5cm each

Signed and dated by Artist.


Jesse Rodriguez AKA “Sonic”

Born and raised in New York City.

In the 1970's, during the time of Hip-Hop’s beginnings, when graffiti was relegated to tags and bubble letters, Sonic brought unique artistic elements to graffiti. Pioneering graffiti styles still used today. Sonic is regarded for his creation of the ribbon, folding letters and his aptitude for transforming letters into characters and figures. In the early 1980’s he painted the infamous “Revolution” and “World War III” top to bottom on NYC subway cars. His graffiti has been photographed by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant and showcased in many art books, magazines, movies, video games, fashion, galleries, and walls throughout the last 4 decades.

Sonic has made an indelible mark on the Hip Hop Culture.

He travel internationally bringing his graffiti culture, full of bold colors and original hip hop style, to countries such as Germany, Amsterdam, Indonesia , Spain, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Belgium and throughout France, while still exhibiting in New York.

Import duties fees taxes are not included with sell or shipping . Buyers are responsible for these fees.




This auction is for one drawing on
United States Postal Service priority sticker

by international graffiti artist

SONIC BAD

Date: 2020
Limited edition, one of one


Size: 13.5cm x 10.5cm each

Signed and dated by Artist.


Jesse Rodriguez AKA “Sonic”

Born and raised in New York City.

In the 1970's, during the time of Hip-Hop’s beginnings, when graffiti was relegated to tags and bubble letters, Sonic brought unique artistic elements to graffiti. Pioneering graffiti styles still used today. Sonic is regarded for his creation of the ribbon, folding letters and his aptitude for transforming letters into characters and figures. In the early 1980’s he painted the infamous “Revolution” and “World War III” top to bottom on NYC subway cars. His graffiti has been photographed by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant and showcased in many art books, magazines, movies, video games, fashion, galleries, and walls throughout the last 4 decades.

Sonic has made an indelible mark on the Hip Hop Culture.

He travel internationally bringing his graffiti culture, full of bold colors and original hip hop style, to countries such as Germany, Amsterdam, Indonesia , Spain, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Belgium and throughout France, while still exhibiting in New York.

Import duties fees taxes are not included with sell or shipping . Buyers are responsible for these fees.




Details

Artist
Sonic Bad (1961)
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Priority
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United States
Year
2020
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
13.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Weight
2 g
Style
Graffiti
Period
2000-2010
Ships from USVerified
250
Objects sold
Private

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