MR CARD VEGAN
Original hand painting acrylic on Canvas by Scien & Klor 123KLAN.
Size : 36 x 36 inches
All the elements in this canvas are 123KLAN own creation, everything is hand sketching first, each detail, logo, typo or character.
123KLAN unveils a groundbreaking concept, or should I say, a new eccentricity, by breathing new life into their iconic mascot, Mr. Card.
For those familiar with 123klan's unique approach, they know that the duo approaches creation akin to a DJ mixing, crafting all visual materials by hand. They merge their works graphically in an original and truly human manner. While this takes a bit more time than artificial intelligence, the result is both authentic and imbued with humanity.
Mr. Card 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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Mr. Card, created by Scien and Klor of the graffiti crew 123KLAN, stands as the crew's iconic mascot, embodying a unique mix of symbolism, philosophy, and irony. His character draws from the metaphor of a card game, layering multiple ideas:
Life as a Game: Mr. Card represents the notion that life hands each of us a unique set of cards. Like players in a game, we must embrace our circumstances, play our hand, and adapt to life's uncertainties. The essence lies in having fun, taking risks, and finding freedom in the randomness of it all. But in a satirical twist, the latest version of Mr. Card reimagines him as a zombie—ironically vegan, dead inside yet trying to play the game of life in a world obsessed with labels and diets. His ironic revival pokes fun at the modern struggles of identity and belonging.
Collaboration and Community: The card game metaphor extends to a multiplayer experience, emphasizing the connection within the street art community. Mr. Card's character highlights graffiti culture’s collaborative nature, where artists blend styles, exchange ideas, and create together. The zombie version adds a layer of sarcastic critique, mirroring the sometimes blind following of trends, even within street culture itself.
Empowerment and Agency: Despite the challenges—or perhaps because of them—Mr. Card reminds us of the power to strategize, bluff, and reshape our narrative. His character advocates for taking control of one’s fate, but in his zombie-vegan form, there’s a dark humor to it—he’s fighting for purpose while ironically adhering to modern fads, even in the afterlife. It's a playful nod to resilience, even when life, or death, gets absurd.
Overall, Mr. Card celebrates freedom, creativity, and irony in navigating the randomness of life. He embodies 123KLAN's rebellious spirit, mocking convention while using street art as a powerful tool for expression and connection.
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Pour ceux qui sont familiers avec l'approche unique de 123klan, ils savent que le duo aborde la création de manière similaire à un DJ qui mixe. Seulement 123klan crée a la main tous les matériaux visuels qui vont utiliser. ils mixent graphiquement leurs travaux de manière originale et véritablement humaine. Bien que cela prenne un peu plus de temps qu'une intelligence artificielle, le résultat est à la fois authentique et empreint d'humanité.
C'est ainsi qu'est née le concept de la série de NFT non virtuels, matérialisés sous la forme de toiles acryliques peintes à la main. Chaque œuvre d'art, créée avec minutie et amour, capture de manière unique la personnalité distinctive de Mr. Card dans toutes ses déclinaisons. Chacune de ces toiles acryliques s'accompagne d'un certificat d'authenticité, attestant de sa rareté et de son caractère unique.
En effet, elles sont toutes des véritables pièces uniques, chaque création étant aussi rare qu'un sourire le jour de pluie ;p. Cette série spéciale de NFT physiques, qui signifie ici "Not For Trade" (pas à échanger), incarne une fusion inventive entre l'art traditionnel de la peinture à la main et l'innovation graphique caractéristique de 123KLAN.
Les collectionneurs auront le privilège rare de posséder une pièce palpable de notre histoire, métamorphosée en une œuvre d'art singulière. Au-delà de l'aspect visuel, chaque exemplaire physique de "Not Fake Trade" sera accompagné d'avantages exclusifs, offrant aux collectionneurs des expériences véritablement hors du commun.