*APC ART is pleased to present “1/13/21 Margraves” — a stunning unique original work by internationally celebrated contemporary artist RETNA (AKA Marquis Lewis).*

*Widely regarded as one of the most enigmatic, influential, and visually recognizable artists working today, RETNA has spent the better part of two decades building an entirely original artistic language unlike anything else in contemporary art.*

*Blending elements of ancient calligraphy, Gothic Blackletter typography, Arabic script, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Hebrew text, and traditional graffiti hand styles, RETNA’s instantly recognizable visual language has become one of the most iconic artistic signatures in the world.*

*From monumental murals and museum exhibitions to collaborations with Louis Vuitton, Chanel, VistaJet, Nike, and the Kennedy Center, RETNA has firmly cemented himself as one of the defining artists of his generation.*

*“1/13/21 Margraves” is an absolutely exceptional example of the artist’s celebrated “Margraves” script — the body of work that has become synonymous with RETNA’s career and global recognition.*

*Executed in acrylic on beautiful wove paper at the artist’s legendary Santa Fe Avenue studio in Los Angeles, California, the work immediately commands attention through its extraordinary confidence, balance, and visual rhythm.*

*The composition features RETNA’s iconic hand-rendered script executed entirely in deep black acrylic against a stark white ground — creating a dramatic and visually arresting monochromatic composition.*

*Black and white RETNA originals are especially sought after by serious collectors due to their purity, minimalism, and direct emphasis on the artist’s hand, movement, and gesture.*

*Without the distraction of vibrant color, the viewer is able to fully appreciate the sophistication, precision, and architecture of RETNA’s unique visual language.*

*The drips, pressure changes, interruptions, and layered forms throughout the composition reveal the artist’s hand with extraordinary immediacy and authenticity.*

*The work almost functions simultaneously as painting, language, abstraction, architecture, and rhythm.*

*Importantly, works executed directly from RETNA’s Santa Fe Avenue studio hold tremendous significance within the artist’s mythology and career trajectory, as the studio itself has become closely associated with some of his most celebrated periods and bodies of work.*

*Measuring approximately 70.6cm x 57.6cm (approximately 27.8” x 22.7”), the work possesses an exceptional presence while remaining remarkably versatile for collectors seeking an impactful original work suitable for virtually any interior environment.*

*Collectors throughout the world continue to aggressively pursue unique RETNA works — particularly highly refined monochromatic compositions such as this.*

*The combination of scale, medium, provenance, and visual strength makes “1/13/21 Margraves” an especially compelling acquisition opportunity.*

*An absolutely iconic museum-worthy original by one of the most important contemporary artists of the last twenty years.*

*The work is in hand in the USA and available for immediate dispatch.*

*We are pleased to offer archival framing options for our global collector base.*

*Additionally, APC ART is pleased to offer white glove delivery and installation service anywhere within the continental United States. Our white glove service includes personally coordinated transportation, careful in-home delivery, professional placement and installation assistance, and removal/disposal of all packing materials — ensuring a seamless, museum-quality acquisition experience from start to finish.*

*Please feel free to inquire regarding additional rare RETNA paintings, works on paper, and editions available through APC ART.*

*OFFERED BY APC ART.*

*ATL. MIA. NYC. LA. PARIS. LONDON. TOKYO*

Provenance
Executed by Marquis Lewis (RETNA) at his Santa Fe Ave studio, Los Angeles, CA. 2021. 

Private collection. Atlanta, Georgia. USA. 
Included with the work will be a COA from APC ART, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. 

Condition
Work shows well; may show various imperfections such as smudging, nicks/imperfections on the paper etc as a result of the artistic process