'Mr A x Smiley' by Andre Saraiva, 2020
Officially licensed area rug collab. with Chinatown Market.
48 Inches diameter.
122 Centimeters diameter.
Round, dark grey 100% polyester tufted area rug with Andre's signature smiley face in pink.
Very Limited Edition (Sold Out).
Andre x Chinatown Market label on reverse.
*Note: Very good overall pre-owned condition.
ABOUT THE ART
The 'Mr A x Smiley' rug embodies a playful collision of two enduring urban visual languages: André Saraiva’s exuberant graffiti persona and the cheerful universal sign of the Smiley face. At first glance, the piece presents a simplified, rounded face—a grin suggestive of mischievous charm and confident swagger. Saraiva’s iconic Mr A character, known for his jaunty top hat and cheeky grin, has been a hallmark of street art culture for more than three decades, infusing city streets from Paris to Tokyo with whimsical energy. Drawing from this legacy, the rug’s design channels that same spirit into a domestic format, transforming a decorative floor piece into a cultural statement that bridges fine art, street expression, and contemporary design.
Collaborating with Chinatown Market, a brand celebrated for recontextualizing pop symbols (especially the Smiley) with a bold, irreverent twist, the rug becomes more than a surface textile—it’s a symbolic artifact of cross-disciplinary creativity. The pastel graphic set against a muted ground echoes Saraiva’s belief in joyful disruption: familiar images reimagined, inviting viewers to grin while asking what joy and identity mean in art today.
Both Andre Saraiva and Chinatown Market tap into nostalgia and optimism, yet do so with a knowing edge that ensures the work resonates in galleries, homes, and style spaces alike. Even without formal release details, the piece stands as a testament to how street art’s irrepressible enthusiasm can be translated into everyday material culture.