JonOne

Art Brokerage: JonOne American Artist: b. 1963. John Andrew Perrello, aka JonOne, is a street artist and painter of Dominican origin who was actually born in New York in 1963. Having grown up in Harlem, surrounded by the blooming Graffiti scene, JonOne took a shot at graffiti early on. Being a self-taught creator, he did not consider the switch to painting on canvas as a major issue, in fact, most of his works show clear influence of thestreet life, graffiti, hip hop and modern painting. JonOne nurtures the concept of freedom above everything else, and this notion is reflected in his work where the freedom of movement, interpretation, shapes and colors all clash into a stunning composition. But his street art style goes well beyond mere tagging and expressions of vandalism, it actually elevates it to a full artistic gesture. His paintings effectively defy the "rules" of graffiti, they emanate an abundance of movement and colors, combining freestyle, hand-painted aesthetics with a sense of repetition reminiscent of textile patterns. Some of his paintings even go to a point of abstract expressionism, bringing authors like Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet to mind. The unique style of JonOne, which is full of overflowing strokes and colors, seems to have brought him worldwide recognition and renown. His paintings are an invitation to a dynamic visual experience. There will be no blank spaces on the canvases of these paintings, and it might take you a while to soak in all the layers and the myriads of colors clashing and overflowing one another. JonOne's unique style is so impressive that one of the famous football player/actor stars asked the artist to revamp his expensive car with his work. Chaotic and free, yet balanced and composed, JonOne has developed a distinct and recognizable style that will leave no one indifferent. Listings wanted.