Alexandre Petrus (1988) - DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD

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Alexandre Petrus (born 1988) presents an original 2026 street art work titled DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD, a 30 cm square mixed‑media piece hand‑signed and in excellent condition, depicting culture pop.

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

“Don’t Follow the Crowd” is about independence, self-belief, and the courage to choose your own direction.

The central message is direct and impossible to miss, reinforced by arrows that visually challenge the idea of simply following everyone else. The child with the spray can adds a raw, instinctive street-art energy to the composition.

The intense blue background gives the piece a vibrant, contemporary presence, while the black and white stencil work keeps everything sharp and precise.

A strong statement piece about individuality, mindset, and thinking for yourself.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alexandre Petrus is a French stencil artist with a strong and instantly recognizable visual identity. His signature technique — the hand-cut double-layer stencil — separates light and shadow into two distinct stencils, layered onto a spontaneous, hand-painted abstract background. The result: a sharp, iconic figure rising from a vibrant, textured chaos of color.

To date, 450+ artworks sold in 10+ countries have found their way into private collections across France, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, and the US. He has performed live painting for major French institutions including Disneyland Paris, created large-scale murals for corporate headquarters, and exhibited in several French street art festivals (Grimaud, Perpignan, Venelle). His work is currently shown at Galerie Spot 72 in Le Mans.

His subjects move between mythology, pop culture icons, wildlife and emotionally charged scenes. Whatever the theme, the signature remains: precise stencil work, instinctive background, and the small smiling "AP" monogram — Alexandre's two initials fused into a face — sprayed on every original piece.

Each artwork is a unique original. No prints, no identical editions: every background is painted individually and spontaneously on the canvas, making each piece different. Each hand-cut stencil is strictly limited to a maximum of 50 original artworks. Once that limit is reached, the stencil is permanently retired. A deliberate choice to preserve scarcity, protect the identity of each series, and avoid diluting the value of the work.

SHIPPING

The artwork is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and protective plastic film, then secured in a custom-sized cardboard box for safe international transit. The signed certificate of authenticity is included inside the package.

Shipping via Colissimo or Chronopost, tracked and insured. Dispatch within 3 working days after payment confirmation. Worldwide shipping available.

FOLLOW ME

Instagram: @alexandrepetrus.art
Website: www.ap-art.fr

Seller's Story

フランス人のステンシルアーティストとして、ここではすべて手作業で制作されたオリジナル作品を紹介します。 各作品は、私が自分で描き切って切り抜いたステンシルを用いてキャンバスに塗られた後、独自で即興的な背景に対して再解釈されています。 私の作風はポップカルチャー、神話上の人物、芸術アイコン、現代のキャラクターにインスパイアされ、ストリートアートと現代美術を融合させた美学を持っています。 販売されるすべての作品は、版のない一点物(エディションなし、複製なし)で、署名入りかつ真贋証明書が添付されています。 各作品は最大限の注意を払って発送します。安全な梱包と追跡付きで、フランスおよび海外へお届けします。
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

“Don’t Follow the Crowd” is about independence, self-belief, and the courage to choose your own direction.

The central message is direct and impossible to miss, reinforced by arrows that visually challenge the idea of simply following everyone else. The child with the spray can adds a raw, instinctive street-art energy to the composition.

The intense blue background gives the piece a vibrant, contemporary presence, while the black and white stencil work keeps everything sharp and precise.

A strong statement piece about individuality, mindset, and thinking for yourself.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alexandre Petrus is a French stencil artist with a strong and instantly recognizable visual identity. His signature technique — the hand-cut double-layer stencil — separates light and shadow into two distinct stencils, layered onto a spontaneous, hand-painted abstract background. The result: a sharp, iconic figure rising from a vibrant, textured chaos of color.

To date, 450+ artworks sold in 10+ countries have found their way into private collections across France, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, and the US. He has performed live painting for major French institutions including Disneyland Paris, created large-scale murals for corporate headquarters, and exhibited in several French street art festivals (Grimaud, Perpignan, Venelle). His work is currently shown at Galerie Spot 72 in Le Mans.

His subjects move between mythology, pop culture icons, wildlife and emotionally charged scenes. Whatever the theme, the signature remains: precise stencil work, instinctive background, and the small smiling "AP" monogram — Alexandre's two initials fused into a face — sprayed on every original piece.

Each artwork is a unique original. No prints, no identical editions: every background is painted individually and spontaneously on the canvas, making each piece different. Each hand-cut stencil is strictly limited to a maximum of 50 original artworks. Once that limit is reached, the stencil is permanently retired. A deliberate choice to preserve scarcity, protect the identity of each series, and avoid diluting the value of the work.

SHIPPING

The artwork is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and protective plastic film, then secured in a custom-sized cardboard box for safe international transit. The signed certificate of authenticity is included inside the package.

Shipping via Colissimo or Chronopost, tracked and insured. Dispatch within 3 working days after payment confirmation. Worldwide shipping available.

FOLLOW ME

Instagram: @alexandrepetrus.art
Website: www.ap-art.fr

Seller's Story

フランス人のステンシルアーティストとして、ここではすべて手作業で制作されたオリジナル作品を紹介します。 各作品は、私が自分で描き切って切り抜いたステンシルを用いてキャンバスに塗られた後、独自で即興的な背景に対して再解釈されています。 私の作風はポップカルチャー、神話上の人物、芸術アイコン、現代のキャラクターにインスパイアされ、ストリートアートと現代美術を融合させた美学を持っています。 販売されるすべての作品は、版のない一点物(エディションなし、複製なし)で、署名入りかつ真贋証明書が添付されています。 各作品は最大限の注意を払って発送します。安全な梱包と追跡付きで、フランスおよび海外へお届けします。
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Details

アーティスト
Alexandre Petrus (1988)
フレーム付き
いいえ'
販売元
Direct from the artist
エディション
Original
作品タイトル
DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD
技法
Mixed media
署名
Hand signed
原産国
France
2026
コンディション
Excellent condition
高さ
30 cm
30 cm
描写/テーマ
Pop Culture
スタイル
Street art
時代
2020+
フランスVerified
596
Objects sold
100%
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