36 X 36 - DEAD INSIDE
Original hand painting acrylic on Canvas by Scien & Klor 123KLAN.
Size : 24 X 24 inches
Mr. Card, created by Scien and Klor of the graffiti crew 123KLAN, serves as the crew's iconic mascot, representing a unique blend of symbolism and philosophy. His character draws from the concept of a card game, reflecting several key ideas:
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Life as a Game: Mr. Card symbolizes the notion that life deals everyone a unique set of cards. As "gamers," we must embrace our circumstances, play our hand, and strive to make the best out of any situation. The essence of life is to have fun, take risks, and adapt to the cards we’re dealt.
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Collaboration and Community: The card game metaphor extends to the idea of a multiplayer experience, highlighting the importance of connection within the street art community. It represents the collaborative spirit of graffiti culture, where artists engage in dialogue, share ideas, and create together.
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Empowerment and Agency: Mr. Card embodies the belief that, regardless of the challenges life presents, one can always find ways to influence their destiny. Bluffing and strategizing are part of the game, signifying the power to fight for one’s dreams and reshape one’s narrative.
Overall, Mr. Card is a celebration of fun, freedom, and the creativity inherent in navigating life’s uncertainties. He reflects the vibrant spirit of 123KLAN and their commitment to street art as a means of expression and connection.
All the elements on this canvas are original creations, each meticulously hand-sketched first—every detail, logo, typography, and character is their own creation, not borrowed from others.
Scien and Mrs. Klor, also known as 123Klan, a graffiti crew founded in 1992, unveil a groundbreaking concept—or perhaps, a new eccentricity—by breathing new life into their iconic mascot, Mr. Card.
For those familiar with Scien and Mrs. Klor's unique approach, it's known that the duo approaches creation much like a DJ mixes tracks, crafting all visual elements by hand. As precursors of the style mixing graffiti art and vector graphics, they merge their works graphically in an original and profoundly human manner. While this method takes more time than using artificial intelligence, the result is both authentic and imbued with humanity.
This process gave birth to the concept of the non-virtual NFT series, materialized as hand-painted acrylic canvases. Each meticulously crafted artwork uniquely captures Mr. Card's distinctive personality in all its variations. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, attesting to its rarity and true uniqueness, each acrylic canvas is a one-of-a-kind piece, as rare as a smile on a rainy day ;p.
This special series of physical NFTs, where NFT stands for "Not For Trade," embodies an inventive fusion of traditional hand-painting and the characteristic graphic innovation of Scien and Mrs. Klor. Collectors will have the rare privilege of owning a tangible piece of our history transformed into a singular work of art. Beyond the visual aspect, each physical copy of "Not Fake Trade" comes with exclusive benefits, offering collectors truly extraordinary experiences. Our mascot, better known as Mr. Card, is actually one of the biggest classics from Scien and Mrs. Klor. This mascot, Mr. Card, has been painted all over the world and included in collaborations with Nike, Adidas, Santa Cruz, and other renowned brands and festivals.
The concept behind Mr. Card, and why a card game mascot: Life is a game of cards. They’ve embraced this symbol, with shuffling a deck as the image representing Scien and Mrs. Klor.
Like a game of cards, it doesn’t matter the hand you’re dealt; you have to play it. Only audacity and patience will lead you to win the tournament.
The audacity to believe we can compete with the big players—by big, we mean those with big bank accounts, not necessarily greatness in ethics.
The patience to never give up, to always believe, and to persevere.
The value of never cheating—neither others nor yourself. Winning by merit is paramount.
Taking the risk and never being afraid of losing everything, choosing to remain an independent artistic brand.
Refusing to sell out to grow faster, choosing to maintain our creative freedom.
"Gamble to get out of it is his true essence." Taking risks is inevitable to realize our dreams. A good player makes the best decisions based on experience, with a long-term vision, unhampered by the immediate risk of losing or winning.
Everyone plays their life with the cards destiny has dealt them. For this one, the concept of "dead inside" for a zombie version of their renowned mascot, Mr. Card, serves as a sarcastic reference to people constantly glued to their iPhones and other devices, living like zombies, highlighting the irony of living in a hyper-connected yet emotionally detached world.