{"product_id":"martin-whatson-self-portrait-2023-rare-hand-drawn-framed-sketch-on-paper-2","title":"MARTIN WHATSON 'Self Portrait' (2023) Rare Hand-Drawn, Framed Sketch on Paper (2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Self-Portrait 2'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Martin Whatson, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Rare, original hand-drawn\/signed sketch on paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 x 8.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003e28 x 21.6 Centimeters\u003cbr\u003e14 x 11 x 0.8 Inches (framed)\u003cbr\u003eHand-drawn self-portrait in blue Sharpie marker on gloss photo paper.\u003cbr\u003eOriginal artwork (#1\/1)\u003cbr\u003eHand-signed by the artist center-right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquired in-person while creating his \u003cem\u003e'Lighthouse'\u003c\/em\u003e street art mural.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHester St. \u0026amp; Bowery in NYC, May 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note: Piece includes photo-proof print-outs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note: Matted and framed with UV-protective glass in ornate bronze MDF molding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE ART\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Whatson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Norwegian contemporary artist internationally recognized for his distinctive fusion of stencil work and vibrant graffiti abstraction. Emerging from the urban art scene in the early 2000s, Whatson developed a signature style that juxtaposes highly controlled figurative imagery with explosive, colorful backgrounds—symbolizing the tension between structure and chaos. His work often explores themes of identity, isolation, and human emotion, earning him a global following through both large-scale public murals and highly sought-after studio works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThese hand-drawn self-portrait sketches offer a rare and intimate glimpse into the artist’s personal process, stripped down to its most essential form. Executed in simple, fluid line work, the drawings capture Whatson’s recognizable visual language in its rawest state—free from the layered color and stencil techniques that define his larger works. The minimal composition emphasizes expression and gesture, allowing the viewer to connect directly with the artist’s hand and presence in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eCreated in May 2023 during the painting of Whatson’s \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eLighthouse'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e mural at the iconic Hester Street \u0026amp; Bowery location in New York City, each piece carries a direct connection to a significant moment in the artist’s career. Drawn and signed in person, these works function not only as original artworks, but as documented artifacts of a live street art event. Accompanied by printed proof photographs capturing the artist in the act of creating and signing the pieces, they offer an added layer of authenticity and provenance—bridging the gap between ephemeral street practice and collectible fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2107\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAs one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn originals tied to a specific time, place, and public work, these sketches stand apart from traditional editions. They represent a rare opportunity to collect a personal, immediate expression from \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Whatson\u003c\/strong\u003e—rooted directly in the environment and energy that continues to define his global impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signari Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683972583518,"sku":"152364","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5408\/4976\/files\/MartinWhatson-SelfPortraitSketch2_F-EO_-1.jpg?v=1776815702","url":"https:\/\/signarigallery.com\/en-au\/products\/martin-whatson-self-portrait-2023-rare-hand-drawn-framed-sketch-on-paper-2","provider":"Signari Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}