Reclining Ladies.
Signed Pichi & Avo and dated -16. Mixed media on panel 114 x 146 cm
The overall impression is good.
The Spanish street art duo Pichi & Avo has quickly become one of the most notable artistic voices of our time in the intersection of classical heritage and urban subculture. With roots in Valencia and a background in both academic painting and the graffiti scene, they have developed a visual language that unites the sculptural ideals of antiquity with the raw energy of street art.
Their signature style is based on a tension-filled dialogue between classical motifs, often inspired by the gods and heroes of Greco-Roman mythology, and expressive graffiti with clear references to the visual codes of hip hop and street art. It is not a matter of irony or deconstruction, but rather a respectful yet contemporary reinterpretation of the art historical legacy. By allowing vibrant tags, dripping paint, and abstract layers to envelop monumental figures, they create works where Apollo, Venus, or Hercules emerge from an urban palimpsest.