Discover the contemporary work of Big Daddy Moun
MOUN
Graffiti artist for over thirty years, MOUN began his career as a graffiti artist. à practicing his art in the street. From the rebel to the For the artist, it is a quest for oneself and the irrepressible need to discover the field of possibilities that drives him. This research is the internal driving force of MOUN, it has led it to from the tag towards pictorial creations which are now part of contemporary art. Part of his recent production reinterprets the world of comics by associating it with graffiti. MOUN was one of the first graffiti artists to adorn his productions with characters from this universe, thus generating a unique style. The message is both social and ethical: the strength of comic icons is part of a raw urban environment and challenges us. This infinite power, which MOUN was able to capture, echoes; the violence of our society but it also draws its strength from all our hopes for a better world. However, MOUN’s art is not sad, his own style is immediately recognizable, the pictorial impact of each work is supported by a range of deep and vibrant colors associated with an intense and delicate line. Enlightened art lovers were not mistaken and were able to recognize this original work. MOUN was noticed by leading galleries in Paris or in the provinces. He is currently artist-in-residence at the Falck gallery (Bordeaux, Antibes), Chic Faktory gallery (Paris) and participates in different trade fairs in France or abroad. internationally. But MOUN is also a 2.0 artist in the sense thatù his experiments go beyond of the painted work. Many artists in the field of contemporary graffiti seek to create new ideas. bring art from the street to the gallery by creating supports or materials evocative of wall surfaces. MOUN was further away. He developed a new concept: reproduction at the same time. identical to an exterior wall and possibly ephemeral. The resulting print can be framed. and put in a situation inside, in the same way as a canvas. classic painting, hence; the name of ‘canvas-wall’. These ‘canvas-walls’ The graffiti have become an integral part of his production and reinforce its strength through the interaction that exists between the work and its support. The object that arrives in the living room of an amateur is an intense combination between the strength of a work, the depth of a range of colors and the reality of a work of art. almost brutal, but contained, of a street wall. In an exhibition, it is not uncommon to see visitors trying to get around the paintings, so striking is the reproduction of a wall of concrete blocks or briquettes. To obtain such a result, a remarkable process of molding and then authentic restitution on a frame was carried out. carefully developed and patented. This is how several versions emerged, a ‘Mur by MOUN’ which corresponds to; a manually designed wall canvas, up to industrially produced wall canvases. With two partners, MOUN is a founding member of an artistic innovation startup which prepares an independent existence for canvas walls, as supports for other artists or as design objects . Whether they are painted, far from their original universe, or used as printing supports. Developments are underway to expand the range of formats and materials, but in the measure where a wall canvas is an exact reproduction of an existing wall, it is possible to go beyond it. of the only innovative support concept. Here or elsewhere, through their stories, the relationships they have with their environment, walls can become striking. These replicas could maintain a dialogue with the works (paintings, photos...) that they will support. We perceive from the outset Now that this is an additional artistic level. The era of the wall has therefore arrived, but the story is only just beginning in terms of industrialization and applications. From purely artistic work and the need to share, new concepts have emerged, they herald exciting perspectives and artistic encounters. MOUN is at the center of an ecosystem of artistic expertise and industrial, the relationships it maintains with society. civil society are oriented towards others, and above all … it is always evolving, from tags to screen prints, painted canvases, canvas walls, from the world of comics to contemporary graffiti...
THE WALL by Moun,
A canvas that can be caught
for a wall... or the opposite!
The invention of the artist Moun was freshly patented:
a wall canvas with multiple applications and varied shapes.
The artist Moun, aka Stéphane Climent, opens his new concept to the general public. His canvas-wall was awarded a patent and its registered trademark. A consecration that goes hand in hand with the recognition of its usefulness. artistic. Individual work of art à la carte. universal medium Moun revealed this new concept in 2016, at on the occasion of his exhibition entitled “The Age of the Wall”. His wall paintings were then remarkable personal productions whose innovative potential he very quickly realized. They are now conceived as a support for any artist wishing to diversify and enrich their practice. As an entrepreneur, its inventor easily envisages bridges with the industrial sphere. The development of applications and uses of the Mur de Moun will therefore constantly evolve. An object responding to different problematic issues The genesis of the project is based on the desire to to preserve and disseminate Street Art other than through paintings, photographs, videos or customized objects. This invention is dedicated to bringing art from the walls of the street to those of the galleries and other interiors. Far from replacing usual practices, Moun offers; his counterparts the opportunity to broaden their approach without distorting it: the Wall allows them to preserve the authenticity of their approach. of the spontaneous approach of graffiti… ephemerity in less! Whether at artistic and/or decorative aim, its purpose ultimate is eminently aesthetic. The prospects for use leave the field wide open. the imagination. Thus we can envisage that these canvas-walls are investing in areas far from street art, as a true basis of expression or even printing. An industrial manufacturing method Under the Property Code intellectual property, trials, trademark and patent co-developed with the company Argyma have been filed with the INPI and protected by the Toulouse law firm Avocatio. After a phase of personal use, canvas walls therefore enter that of industrialization. Please note that this process can be manual or use digital technologies. Let it be used as such, blank, painted, reworked; through multiple means, the wall by Moun allows you to the user can reproduce originals there, or even make a work of their own. entirely part. À like its designer! It is with great pride that I am certain that Moun presents to you the fruit of his reflections. His brand, Le Mur de Moun, as well as obtaining the patent attest to the success of his work. Stéphane Climent preserves the intentionality of graffiti artists while ensuring sustainability. à their graphic traces. Initially intended to address the problems of dissemination, conservation and acquisition, Le mur by Moun contributes to the exchanges it facilitates. An ambition summed up by the proud representative of our City:
“Revolutionize the exhibition of urban cultures in galleries, museums or collectors' shows”
— Jean-Luc Moudenc, Mayor of Toulouse
Going beyond the world of street art, we can conclude that the era of the wall has indeed begun. For more than two decades, Moun has been speaking out in the streets. The will to interfere in the galleries was the impetus of his canvas-wall project. At the same time, he develops his creativity. within his workshop, hence; he explores his imagination by integrating his taste for comics. To discover Moun’s artistic work, there is nothing like doing it with your own eyes. These works are visible in his workshop. You can contact him on [hidden for your safety] to make an appointment.
Contact I Stéphane Climent, CEO Artmurs
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