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Edible Material Gallery value: Original stencil works by Mart Signed, not prints, are offered through European galleries with indicative quotations between €3,000 and €4,000, testifying to the positioning and collecting interest reached by the artist’s work. Technique: Spray stencil and mixed media on materials reclaimed from the street, selected to preserve the identity and authenticity of the street art language. Dimensions: The indicated dimensions refer to the specific exemplar offered and should be considered approximate due to the shape and irregular perimeter of the fragment. Certificate of authenticity: Included and signed by the artist. Broken Wall Broken Wall stems from Mart Signed’s exploration of the relationship between street art, matter, and urban memory. The project brings into houses, galleries, and private collections a fragment of street language, transforming a surface marked by time into a contemporary artwork. The wall is not just the support for the image, but becomes an integral part of the work. Its surface, the breaks, the traces of time, and the natural characteristics of the material preserve the link with the urban context from which street art arises. The fracture thus becomes an element of the artistic language: the boundary between the street and the exhibition space is broken, and the urban fragment finds a new placement. The artwork Each journey is marked by a final gesture. A single brushstroke transforms 22 into 33, turning a common number into a symbol. An essential gesture that goes beyond the image: sacrifice, creation, hope, and memory meet in a single final sign. The work does not impose an answer, but leaves each observer free to find their own interpretation. The stencil is created directly on the support: it is not a print or reproduction. The artwork depicted in the photographs is exactly what the collector will receive. Materials and authenticity Materials recovered from the street are chosen to maintain a living connection with the original language of street art. Marks, abrasions, surface variations, irregularities, and natural imperfections are not defects, but elements that belong to the material’s history and the work’s identity. These characteristics are deliberately preserved and integrated into the creative process. The work is signed, accompanied by the artist-signed certificate of authenticity, and delivered ready to hang. The frame is not included, unless otherwise indicated for the specific exemplar. Instagram and project participation The journey of the work can continue even after purchase. Collectors can share their piece on Instagram by tagging @martsigned and using the hashtag #MartSigned. Works properly tagged may be reshared by the artist through their channels, showing the different destinations reached by the works and creating a direct connection between artist, collector, and public. Periodically, special initiatives, raffles, or small street art-themed gifts may also be organized through social networks. Participation is voluntary and independent from the purchase of the work. Any terms and conditions will be communicated through the artist’s official channels. The artist Mart Signed is an Italian street artist active internationally. His works are part of private collections in numerous countries, and his artistic research develops around the concept “Where Are You Street Art?”: bringing the language and material of the street into homes, galleries, private collections, and spaces traditionally distant from the urban context. Over the years, Mart Signed has built an international presence through collaborations and relationships with various art world entities. His research connects street art, urban memory, reclaimed materials, and space transformation. In 2023, Mart Signed also participated in a documentary devoted to Banksy and the street art culture. Shipping The work is shipped via specialized couriers managed by Mail Boxes Etc. Each piece is carefully packed, protected, and insured, with special attention to the most delicate parts and the irregular shape of the support. Shipping includes full tracking from departure to delivery. In the case of a high volume of shipments, preparation and delivery may take a few additional days. For any shipping information, you can contact the artist directly through the platform. Edition and uniqueness Broken Wall comprises a limited series of 20 unique works. Each piece is created individually, and no exemplar can be identical to another. The shape of the support, the fracture, the surface, the marks, the imperfections, and the material characteristics naturally change from one piece to another, making every piece unrepeatable. The 20 works share the same artistic concept and the same core idea, but each maintains its own physical and visual identity. Thus, they are not 20 copies or reproductions of the same work, but 20 unique and different pieces, all belonging to the Broken Wall series. Each work is identified by a specific code printed on the certificate of authenticity.
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