Acrylic and spray paint on canvas

64×119 cm. 25 1/4×46 7/8 in.

Signed in English, dated and located on the reverse
PROVENANCE
WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong
Acquired directly by present important private Asian collector from the above

Rainbow Dreams and Laughter
Jon Burgerman's Graffiti-land

"Bright, and intuitive, focused on the visceral energy of play as a tenet of communication."
—The Boston Globe on Jon Burgerman

Jon Burgerman, born in the UK in 1974, graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2001 and now resides in New York. His artistic journey, deeply rooted in graffiti since his collegiate years, and his vibrant, humor-infused works have garnered international attention. Burgerman has produced an extensive body of work, exploring playful themes such as "an egg," "pizza," and "banana." Each piece is crafted with distinct personalities and expressions. His art has illuminated the digital billboards of Times Square, adorned spaces at the White House, and been exhibited globally. Renowned institutions, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the OÖ-Kultur Museum in Linz, Austria, have acquired his works. He also collaborated with leading brands, such as Apple, Samsung, and Nike.

During the pandemic, he developed the Blob series, inspired by the dripping of the aerosol spray. These endearing and whimsical "Baby Fuzzies" characters become the most sought-after pieces. The delightful Line up 2 presented in the auction is a classic large-scale representation of this series.

Living as a Beam of Light

The artist employs a palette of rainbow-like colours to meticulously spray-paint nine orderly queued plush characters. The inherent fluidity of the spray paint achieves an improvised effect of overlapping and merging colours, while the tassel-like drips disrupt the geometric regularity of the characters. Each character is distinctly crafted, with expressions that vividly span a spectrum of emotions. Through exaggerated and imaginative strokes, they humorously and creatively illustrate the ordinary act of queuing. While each figure may harbor individual thoughts, they collectively sparkle with vibrancy. Burgerman says, "Having fun is key to practice." In his spray paint art, every character radiates its own unique charm. How do we live life as a beam of light? Through his artwork, Jon Burgerman conveys a compelling sense of ease, joy, and passion to the world.

Price estimate:
HKD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 2,600 – 3,800

Auction Result:
HKD: 57,600