*APC ART is proud to present “Rodman” (Medium) by Slawn.*

Measuring *50 cm x 40 cm (approximately 19.7 x 15.7 inches)*, this highly sought-after medium format example represents a *dramatic and highly noticeable increase in scale* from the smaller version of this composition. While technically categorized as “medium,” the work reads visually as *substantially larger*, carrying a far greater physical presence on the wall and immediately commanding the viewer’s attention upon entering a space.

The expanded dimensions allow the artist’s aggressive linework, layered sprays, and emotional intensity to fully breathe — creating a far more immersive viewing experience. Collectors often gravitate toward this format specifically because it bridges the gap between intimate works on paper and statement-making originals. In person, the difference is unmistakable; this is not a modest step up in size — it is a *significant leap in visual impact.*

*Slawn has rapidly emerged as one of the most important voices of the new contemporary movement.* Blending street culture, fine art, fashion, music, and sport into a singular visual language, his work resonates deeply with a new generation of collectors while simultaneously attracting seasoned blue-chip buyers seeking early access to historically important careers.

Often compared to the early trajectories of artists such as *Basquiat and KAWS*, Slawn has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to translate underground energy into institutional relevance — a combination that serious collectors recognize immediately.

The *“Rodman”* composition exemplifies the artist’s unmistakable stylistic vocabulary. Thick, gestural linework collides with expressive facial distortion, exaggerated features, and emotionally charged color. The subject appears both confrontational and vulnerable — a psychological duality that has become central to Slawn’s most successful works.

Executed with explosive confidence, the saturated yellow ground radiates outward while layered sprays, drips, and painterly interruptions preserve the urgency of the artist’s hand. The electric hair, chromatic tears, and emphatic mouth create a portrait that feels alive — less observed than experienced.

As with the smaller format, this work channels the rebellious spirit and cultural defiance associated with its namesake, transforming portraiture into something far more symbolic: a meditation on identity, fame, pressure, and individuality.

Because of its increased scale, this example delivers the type of wall presence collectors typically seek when acquiring works intended to anchor a room. It is large enough to function as a focal point, yet refined enough to integrate seamlessly into sophisticated contemporary interiors.

Slawn’s market momentum continues to intensify following sold-out exhibitions, headline-making releases, and global demand that has consistently outpaced supply. Important works are increasingly being absorbed into long-term collections — making primary-quality examples progressively harder to acquire.

From an investment perspective, collectors are paying close attention. Artists who successfully bridge cultural relevance with fine art legitimacy historically experience the strongest upward market trajectories — and Slawn is widely viewed as being in the early stages of exactly that curve.

This is not simply a decorative object — it is a work that captures a pivotal moment in contemporary art history as it unfolds.

*The work is in hand in the United States and will ship immediately.*

*We are pleased to offer archival framing options.*

*OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART* 
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Provenance
Included with the work is a certificate of authenticity,
Direct from the London gallery of Slawn. Also included is a copy of a hand written note from
The artist (pictured). 

Condition
The work is new.