Tavar Zawacki 'Connected 35' (Inverted) Diptych Available

Artist: Tavar Zawacki
Title: Connected 35 (Inverted)
Medium: Giclee Print Diptych
Size: 40 x 50 cm
Edition: 10
Price: €600

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Born in 1981 in the United States, Tavar Zawacki is an American abstract artist who initially gained international recognition under the street art pseudonym ABOVE. For twenty years, Zawacki maintained a strictly anonymous profile while proliferating his signature arrow iconography across the globe. He began focusing on art as a teenager, specifically in 1996 when he started tagging freight trains in California. This early immersion in the graffiti subculture served as his primary education, as he chose to bypass traditional fine art institutions in favour of self directed study on the streets. His transition from an anonymous street performer to a celebrated studio artist is a testament to his evolution in geometric abstraction and hard edge painting.

One of his most significant accomplishments occurred in 2001 when he moved to Paris and began his transition from traditional lettering to his iconic arrow symbol. This shift allowed him to communicate across language barriers, eventually leading to large scale murals in over sixty countries. In 2017, Tavar Zawacki decided to step away from his alias to embrace his birth name, a pivotal moment that was marked by his first solo exhibition under his true identity. This transition was documented and celebrated by major institutions, reinforcing his position within the formal art world while retaining his street level credibility.

Zawacki has participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions that have solidified his standing among collectors of limited edition art prints and geometric compositions. In 2017, he presented a groundbreaking solo exhibition titled Metamorphosis at the Urban Spree Gallery in Berlin. This show was instrumental in debuting his shift toward Op Art influences and complex spatial arrangements. He also took part in the high profile group exhibition titled Beyond the Streets, curated by Roger Gastman, which showcased at the Werkschau in Los Angeles. These appearances have made his physical works and limited print releases highly sought after by enthusiasts of bold graphic aesthetics.