APC ART is pleased to offer our global collector base this striking work by Marquis Lewis (A/K/A RETNA), titled “Madre.”

“Madre” distills RETNA’s celebrated “constructed script” (which the artist calls “Margraves”) into a powerful, intimate composition. Layered calligraphic forms and handwritten Spanish text cascade across a luminous, silvery ground, merging devotional language with the artist’s graphic, urban lexicon. The result is both lyrical and electric—part letter, part incantation, and unmistakably RETNA.

The work reads; ”Perdóname madre mía para las offenses de mivida" which roughly translates to "Forgive me, my mother, for the offenses of my life." .

Marquis Lewis has built an international reputation by fusing influences as diverse as Blackletter, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Arabic and Hebrew calligraphy, and West Coast graffiti into a singular visual language. “Madre” exemplifies why he remains one of the most influential artists of the 21st century: the work bridges street and studio practice, poetry and pattern, heritage and futurism.

Collectors prize pieces like this for their immediacy, rarity, and cultural relevance. Works from RETNA’s text-forward corpus have proven to be blue-chip, investment-grade acquisitions—highly sought after by museums, major collections, and connoisseurs of contemporary and street art alike. “Madre” is a museum-quality example that will anchor any serious collection.

The work is executed on fine art wove paper and presents in excellent condition. It is available now and can ship promptly to our clients worldwide. APC ART is pleased to offer archival/museum-quality framing upon request, ensuring optimal preservation and presentation.

Please see the last picture for an example of another work from this edition we framed for a client.

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