NKSIN

MY DAVID X

€900

Edition of 3060.0 (H) × 60.0 (W) cm

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NKSIN presents a brooding snapshot with a colourful twist.

MY DAVID X takes inspiration from old and new artistic traditions. While the smoking subject is influenced by ‘90s American cartoons and graffiti culture, NKSIN draws on traditional sfumato painting techniques to seamlessly blend one shade into the next. Pioneered by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci and translating to mean evaporates, this use of hazy blending enables NKSIN to explore tonal variation – giving his work a distinct softness. Acid yellow headphones introduce a stark visual contrast. Together with a pale grey hoodie, both layered on top of the composition as hand-collaged elements, they ground their wearer within a specifically modern context.

Framing

Prints can be ordered float-mounted in one of two bespoke framing options – matte black painted wood or matte white painted wood.

Medium

Archival pigment print with silkscreened high gloss varnish and hand-collaged elements on 330gsm Somerset Enhanced Satin paper.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Finishing

Lower right corner signed, numbered and dated.

Release date

September 19, 2023

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Portrait photo of NKSIN standing in front of his artwork

NKSIN1 collaborationWhen you look at NKSIN’s portraits, it’s clear that he’s a perfectionist. Inspired by '90s American cartoons, he spray-paints actors, musicians and painters – all icons who created the culture of their time. The ultra-stylised black-and-white paintings look almost digital. Every gradient is flawlessly blended. Every edge is perfectly crisp. But despite this alluring sense of cohesion, the portraits represent something much more fractured – society. Growing up in a Japanese Filipino household, NKSIN often felt deeply frustrated that his community didn't embrace his biracial background. His work uses these personal experiences as a starting point to look at all forms of discrimination in the modern world.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

great packaging, and the print is great!
Review of Guardian
Love my new Snowfro piece and all the little extras that came with it! The tote bag in particular is immaculate 🤌
Review of Chromie Squiggle #8107
an amazing artwork. my second Tomas Sanchez. very happy to have it framed bu you. thank you.
Review of Inner Love
The packaging was great. Thank you for including the gloves.
Review of Actual Size
It was beautifully packaged and was a joy to unbox. The piece itself is stunning, especially for the price.
Review of Descendent - Lucid Dreamer
Great job! love the artwork.really impressed with your packing and what is included. It shows you care about what you do and leaves a great impression. thank you
Review of Maya & Interior
incredible super premium packaging! the unboxing experience was wow! the piece is gorgeous, looking forward to hang it
Review of Guardian
The packaging is always good but this was superb. And the piece exceeded all expectations.
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