Woodcutter thrusting forward on a skateboard

Trespassers

Name: Trespassers
Price: 600.0 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

James Jean’s Woodcutter meets Haroshi’s GUZO in a first-of-its-kind collaborative print.

Once strangers on opposite sides of the world, a kinship between the two artists ensued after noticing similar m...

James Jean’s Woodcutter meets Haroshi’s GUZO in a first-of-its-kind collaborative print.

Once strangers on opposite sides of the world, a kinship between the two artists ensued after noticing similar motifs in their work online. Both were riffing on traditional Japanese woodwork, and ideas for a collaborative edition soon followed.

Axe thrown over his shoulder, a defiant Woodcutter emerges from the forest with a freshly-felled GUZO under his arm. Faces look out from the wheels of his rippling skateboard, inspired by the tree-dwelling Kami spirits said to assist hunter-gatherers in Japanese folklore. The distinctive patterning of GUZO's body is derived from recycled skateboards – stacked, glued and carved by Haroshi to create his sculptures – and calls to themes of community and counter-culture.

"It’s uncertain whether he stole or rescued a much coveted Guzo, but what is clear is that he is a trespasser, and he has an expression of defiance as he pushes his way through a passage less travelled."

Each print is produced by Lamina, founded by James Jean and Brad Keech. The embossed prints are delicately finished with metallic foil, placing an emblem for each artist above his signature.

Framing

Edition of 200

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Dimensions

Unframed: 45.7cm x 35.6cm

Framed: 52cm x 41.5cm x 3cm

Framing

Two framing options are available. A matte white painted wooden frame with open grain, or a maple frame – both mounted on an off-white back board and fitted with UV plexiglass for protection.

Medium

Archival pigment print with embossing and metallic foil embellishments on 310 gsm cotton Hahnemühle Fine Art paper, printed by Lamina.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity

Finishing

Signed by James Jean in the bottom right corner and Haroshi in the bottom left corner.

Release date

July 20, 2023

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Reviews from Avant collectors

10/10 The customer service was great, it didn't take long to receive the package, the shipping was ultra safe and the entire presentation was top tier. Very impressed, cheers!
Review of Guardian Lion
i have been very pleased with my wonderful art work! communication and packaging was suberb. highly recommend
Review of Guardian
The best print buying experience I've had by far. Thank you for all the effort.
Review of Chromie Squiggle #8107
Thanks again for great collaboration and looking forward to new projects and pieces for my collection.
Review of Descendent - Lucid Dreamer
print looks fabulous! super happy with it!
Review of Out of the Dark
thank you very much. Everything was perfect. You went above my expectations (quality of packaging, frame, goodies). It was a really great experience.
Review of Chromie Squiggle #8107
Super stoked... exceeded expectations. Great framing and packaging and love the extra details in the authenticity card, bag, stickers.
Review of Untitled (Hand-finished)
Absolutely stunning print!
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