Wxyz (1980) - "322-0" (The Schoolboy) - Original Glazed Stoneware - 1/1

WXYZ (1980) – “322-0" (The Schoolboy) – Exceptional Rare Stoneware Sculpture with Black Glazed Graffiti Signature – Unique Original Artwork (1/1)

Original Handcrafted Stoneware Sculpture – Partially Glazed in Black – Unique Piece (1/1)

An exceptionally rare experimental work documenting the origins of WXYZ's iconic “322-1”.

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THE “322-0” – THE ORIGINS OF AN ICON

Before creating his now-iconic “322-1”, French street artist WXYZ spent three years exploring geometric forms and sculptural compositions.

Using LEGO bricks, he assembled and rearranged countless combinations, searching for the perfect balance between simplicity, geometry and architectural structure.

These experiments gave birth to a series of unique sculptural studies, primarily executed in wood and ceramics, which the artist named “322-0”.

These exceptionally rare works document the creative journey that ultimately led to the emergence of the “322-1”, the refined and minimalist figure that has become WXYZ's artistic signature.

The “322-0” is not a variation of the “322-1”. It is its origin.

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THE SCHOOLBOY – A UNIQUE EXPERIMENTAL CREATION

Entitled “322-0 (The Schoolboy)”, this original sculpture belongs to the rare body of experimental works created during WXYZ's three-year exploration of sculptural forms.

Its minimalist silhouette, composed of carefully balanced rectangular volumes, evokes a stylized human figure, combining the simplicity of childhood imagery with the architectural rigor of geometric abstraction.

The title The Schoolboy introduces a playful and poetic dimension, recalling the innocence of childhood while maintaining the artist's distinctive sculptural language.

Each “322-0” represents a different stage in the creative process that ultimately gave birth to his iconic signature figure.

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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SCULPTURE

Each “322-0” represents a unique stage in the artist's exploration of form, volume and geometric abstraction.

Created as experimental works rather than as part of a regular production series, these sculptures are exceptionally rare and hold a particularly significant place in WXYZ's artistic development.

They offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of an artistic identity, preserving the original research that preceded the creation of his signature figure.

This sculpture is therefore much more than a ceramic artwork: it is an irreplaceable testimony to the birth of an artistic icon.

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NATURAL STONEWARE – A BLACK GLAZED GRAFFITI SIGNATURE

Entirely handcrafted in stoneware, this unique sculpture is distinguished by its minimalist architectural silhouette and its striking contrast between natural ceramic surfaces and a black glazed graffiti signature.

The sculpture retains the authentic, unglazed appearance of stoneware, revealing a soft mineral texture and subtle variations in its natural off-white color.

Its geometric structure, composed of carefully balanced rectangular volumes, reflects the artist's exploration of architectural simplicity and sculptural proportion.

The most distinctive feature of this artwork is the original WXYZ graffiti signature, executed in black ceramic glaze directly onto the stoneware surface.

The glossy black signature stands out against the matte, unglazed ceramic, creating a powerful contrast between the raw material and the expressive energy of graffiti.

This distinctive treatment establishes a direct visual connection between WXYZ's origins in urban art and his subsequent exploration of three-dimensional sculpture.

Rather than using glaze as an overall decorative finish, the artist concentrates it on his signature, transforming the graffiti gesture into the central visual element of the composition.

A remarkable encounter between the raw beauty of natural stoneware, the expressive power of graffiti and the architectural purity of geometric sculpture.

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FROM GRAFFITI TO SCULPTURE

WXYZ's sculptural universe remains deeply connected to his origins in graffiti.

The name “322-1” refers to Article 322-1 of the French Penal Code, concerning damage to property — a symbolic reference to the artist's urban artistic roots.

The “322-0” sculptures represent the essential research that preceded this iconic figure, marking the transition from graffiti to a distinctive three-dimensional artistic language.

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ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist: WXYZ (born 1980)

Title: 322-0 (The Schoolboy)

Material: Stoneware ceramic

Technique: Original handcrafted stoneware sculpture, partially glazed in black at the graffiti signature

Finish: Natural unglazed stoneware with contrasting black glazed signature

Dimensions: 17 × 8.5 × 3.5 cm (H × W × D)

Edition: Unique original artwork (1/1)

Series: 322-0 – Experimental Sculptural Research

Signature: Original WXYZ graffiti signature in black ceramic glaze

Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity included

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AUTHENTICITY & SHIPPING

This exceptional sculpture will be accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity, identifying it as an original “322-0 (The Schoolboy)”.

The artwork will be professionally packed with reinforced protection, specially adapted to ensure safe transportation of this unique ceramic sculpture.

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTORS

The “322-0” sculptures occupy a unique place in WXYZ's artistic history.

They preserve the three years of experimentation, discoveries and artistic exploration that ultimately gave birth to his iconic signature figure.

Combining exceptional rarity, historical significance and the powerful contrast between natural stoneware and a black glazed graffiti signature, “The Schoolboy” represents a particularly meaningful work within the artist's creative journey.

Before the “322-1”, there was the “322-0”.

A rare opportunity to acquire an original sculpture from the very origins of WXYZ's sculptural universe.