Acquired directly from the artist by present owner.
LA II (b. 1967) Flower Acrylic, spray paint, and ink on canvas 48 x 36 inches (121.9 x 91.4 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by present owner. This work is included in Art For Good, a dedicated session within the auction where a portion of the proceeds from each sale supports a worthy charity. Ten percent (10%) of the net proceeds from this piece will go to Cure Addiction Now. New York graffiti artist LA II (a.k.a. Angel Ortiz) is renowned for his collaborations with Keith Haring. Our "Art for Good" collection features never-before-seen works from LA II's personal collection. Ortiz's career began when Haring discovered his "Little Angel" tag in New York and sought to collaborate with the young artist. Throughout the 1980s, Ortiz and Haring created murals, sculptures, and paintings, blending their distinct styles. Ortiz's unique fusion of contemporary symbols and Asian calligraphy has been showcased in galleries and museums across the U.S. This collection is the largest online offering of LA II's work, featuring a wide range of mediums from street signs to sculptures. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Scuff line with slight paint loss along right edge, primarily evident lower right; paint loss lower left; 1/2 inch paper piece adhered to lower right, likely from previous framing. Overall presents well. Unframed.