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Retna White Noise For Sale

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Retna - White Noise, 2016, Acrylic on canvas

White Noise, 2016

Acrylic on canvas

60 x 60 in 152.4 x 152.4 cm

About this work

White Noise presents Retna's signature calligraphic script cascading across a sixty-inch square canvas in luminous layers of acrylic. The composition features the artist's distinctive invented language system, which synthesizes elements of Egyptian hieroglyphics, Hebrew, Arabic, and Gothic scripts into an intricate visual code. Gestural brushstrokes in cream, ivory, and platinum tones create a shimmering surface that suggests both ancient manuscripts and contemporary urban graffiti, with each character flowing into the next in rhythmic progression. This 2016 work exemplifies Retna's mature period, when his unique textual abstractions garnered international recognition and prominent public commissions. The substantial square format and neutral palette make this piece particularly versatile for sophisticated interiors, while the work's conceptual depth rewards extended contemplation. Retna's canvases have entered major museum collections and command strong secondary market performance, positioning him among the most collected artists of his generation working at the intersection of street art and fine art practice. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2016
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
White Noise

About Retna

Retna, born Marquis Lewis, has established a robust and dynamic presence within the contemporary art market, attracting a global collecting base drawn to his distinctive visual language. His auction performance reflects a consistent demand, with works frequently appearing at major houses such as Phillips, Sotheby's, and Christie's.

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