JONONE (1963) - Lot 125

JONONE (1963) A Living Dream. 2013 Oil on canvas Signed, titled, dated 2013 and located on back 200 x 203 cm Artist's certificate John Andrew Perello, known by his pseudonym JonOne, is a French-American artist of Dominican origin, renowned for his work combining graffiti and abstract expressionism. Born in Harlem, he began graffiti at the age of 17 under the pseudonym Jon156, in reference to his home on 156th Street. In 1984, he founded the 156 All Starz collective of passionate graffiti artists. In 1987, he moved to Paris, where he joined Hôpital Éphémère, an alternative art venue, and began painting on canvas. His style is characterized by dynamic compositions, bright colors and criss-crossing lines, reflecting urban energy. JonOne has exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, and his work can be found in prestigious collections.