
Membrane
9 works

678, 2023
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, Aluminum butterfly, Diamond Dust
48 x 48 In
Punkmetender has emerged as a distinctive voice in contemporary art, fusing street art sensibilities with refined studio techniques to create works that resonate with collectors seeking pieces at the intersection of urban culture and fine art craftsmanship. The artist's practice draws from the raw energy of graffiti and punk aesthetics while employing materials and methods traditionally associated with luxury art objects, creating a compelling tension that defines their growing body of work. In *678*, Punkmetender presents a commanding 48 x 48 inch composition that exemplifies the artist's signature approach to material juxtaposition. The work combines acrylic painting on stretched canvas with an aluminum butterfly element and applications of diamond dust, a technique that gained prominence through Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol's estate editions. Here, the butterfly—a recurring symbol in contemporary art representing transformation and fragility—takes on new significance through its industrial aluminum rendering, offsetting the organic luminosity of the diamond dust surface. The scale of the work allows these material conversations to unfold with appropriate presence, demanding engagement from the viewer. Created in 2023, this piece represents Punkmetender's continued exploration of symbolic imagery rendered through unconventional material combinations. The integration of precious and industrial elements speaks to broader conversations within the contemporary market about value, permanence, and the evolving definition of beauty in art. The work carries particular appeal for collectors attuned to emerging artists whose practices bridge street art credibility with collectible object-making. For acquisition inquiries regarding *678* by Punkmetender, please contact Guy Hepner directly.
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Roman Lefebvre is a French multidisciplinary artist based in Miami. Born in Paris and shaped by nearly two decades in Los Angeles, Lefebvre played an integral role in developing the visual identity, design language and studio practice of Mr. Brainwash during the formative years of his international career. He is featured in the Academy Award- nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop and worked alongside Banksy and other influential figures of the international street-art movement.
Under the name Punkmetender, Lefebvre subsequently established an independent international practice spanning painting, sculpture, installation and large-scale public work. His works are held in prominent private collections internationally, including those of a member of the Getty family, Mariah Carey, Khloé Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Dave Navarro, among others.
Now working under his own name, Lefebvre is expanding his practice through digital film and Membrane, a materially layered series examining perception, memory and the unstable boundary between image and reality. Moving between contemporary digital figures and historical imagery transformed through oil painting, abrasion, handwritten language and transparent epoxy resin, his work explores how beauty is preserved, disrupted and reinterpreted across time.
Available through Guy Hepner in New York.