*APC ART is pleased to present an exceptional and highly important unique work by RETNA (Marquis Lewis), titled “Quadriptych II.”*

*Executed in 2019 at the artist’s legendary Santa Fe Ave studio in Los Angeles, this work is comprised of four individual compositions forming a cohesive quadriptych. Each sheet measures approximately 24 × 18 inches (61 × 45.7 cm), rendered in black ink on wove paper — a raw, immediate, and deeply authentic medium that speaks directly to RETNA’s roots.*

*RETNA is widely regarded as one of the most influential and recognizable artists to emerge from the contemporary and street art movements. Beginning as a member of the iconic MSK and AWR graffiti crews in Los Angeles, Marquis Lewis developed a visual language that has since become one of the most distinctive artistic signatures in the world.*

*At the core of his practice is his constructed script known as “Margraves” — a complex and highly refined system of glyph-like characters derived from an amalgamation of global typographies, including ancient hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy, Gothic blackletter, and traditional graffiti hands. This language is both aesthetic and conceptual — simultaneously readable and abstract, deeply personal yet universally resonant.*

*Over the years, RETNA has exhibited internationally to critical acclaim, with sold-out gallery exhibitions and major institutional recognition. His collectors include some of the most prominent names in the worlds of art, finance, music, and sport. His collaborations — including Louis Vuitton and his celebrated work for the Kennedy Center Opera (Aida) — further cement his place at the highest levels of global culture.*

*This “Quadriptych” is a striking and refined example of RETNA’s hand. Unlike printed editions, this is a *fully unique, one-of-one work* — executed entirely by the artist’s hand in ink. The composition is broken into four panels, each carrying its own rhythm and cadence, yet together forming a unified visual language. The spacing, balance, and tension between the works create a powerful dialogue — both within each panel and across the full composition.*

*The monochromatic palette emphasizes form, gesture, and structure — allowing the intricacy of the Margraves script to take center stage. There is a purity to this work — a direct connection to RETNA’s graffiti origins — while simultaneously embodying the sophistication of his fine art evolution.*

*Works of this nature — studio-executed, unique works on paper from RETNA’s Santa Fe Ave period — are increasingly scarce and highly sought after by serious collectors.*

*Provenance: From a prominent Los Angeles, California collection.*

*The work is in excellent condition and presents beautifully.*

*The work is in hand and will ship immediately from the USA.*

*APC ART is pleased to offer archival / museum-quality framing options upon request.*

*This is a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality, unique RETNA work — a cornerstone piece from one of the most important and enduring artists of our time.*

*Proudly and exclusively offered by APC ART.*

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Provenance
Private collection; Los Angeles, CA, USA. 
Included with the work will be a certificate of authenticity from APC ART; guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity.

Condition
The work(s) are in excellent condition overall,as executed by the artist at his Santa Fe Ave studio in 2019.The works have never been framed