*APC ART is pleased to present a commanding, large-scale original work by contemporary artist **EPI**, titled **“(Ru)shid Johnson.”***

Executed in **oil stick on canvas**, this powerful work measures **120 cm x 80 cm** and is **hand signed, titled, and dated en verso by the artist**. This is **not a print** — it is a substantial, **one-of-one original painting on canvas**, created with physical force, urgency, and intention.

Over the last several years, **EPI has undergone a striking evolution**, emerging as one of the most distinctive and talked-about voices within contemporary painting. His work has achieved **notable high auction results**, reflecting rapidly growing collector confidence and strong market validation. Collectors are increasingly drawn to EPI’s ability to operate both inside and outside the traditional art conversation — simultaneously reverent and irreverent, intellectual and confrontational.

What sets **EPI** apart is his **sharp, satirical engagement with the art world itself**. His works often function as layered commentaries — at times reading as homage, at other times as critique — blurring the line between admiration and indictment. *“(Ru)shid Johnson”* can be interpreted as a nod to a towering contemporary figure, or equally as a pointed, subversive reflection on authorship, influence, and canonization. This ambiguity is intentional, and it is precisely where EPI’s work gains its power.

Visually, the composition is dense, aggressive, and rhythmically charged. Repeated forms, raw linework, and heavily worked surfaces create a sense of urgency and psychological tension. The oil stick medium lends physicality and weight, reinforcing the immediacy of the gesture and the labor embedded in the surface. The result is a painting that feels both instinctive and conceptually deliberate — unmistakably EPI.

From an acquisition standpoint, this work represents a **compelling investment opportunity**. Large-scale, original canvases by EPI are increasingly difficult to obtain, particularly as institutional attention and serious collector demand continue to rise. Works of this scale and intensity sit at the core of an artist’s practice and historically prove to be the most significant over time.

Included with the work will be a **Certificate of Authenticity issued directly from EPI’s London studio**, providing primary-source provenance and long-term assurance.

We are pleased to offer **archival framing options**, utilizing museum-grade materials to ensure both preservation and presentation at the highest standard.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a **museum-caliber original painting** by an artist who is actively reshaping the conversation around contemporary art.

*OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART* 
*MIA. ATL. NYC. LA. LONDON. PARIS. TOKYO.*

Provenance
Included will be a certificate of authenticity from the artist. 

Condition
The work is as executed directly from the artists London Studio.