An original artwork, by British artist AshWan. 
Gold, silver and copper leaf on artist watercolour paper, measuring 76x56cm.
This contemporary art work on paper explores the layered language of graffiti wildstyle, where rotational text becomes both camouflage and rhythm. The composition draws from the energy of street art while elevating it through a sophisticated, limited palette.
Distressed metal leaf adds a striking dimension, catching and refracting light so the artwork shifts with every angle of view. These reflective surfaces bridge the rawness of urban and industrial textures with the elegance of precious metals, creating a unique dialogue between grit and refinement.
Part of Ashwan’s ongoing Palimpsest series, this piece is both abstract and deeply rooted in the traditions of mark-making—gestural, coded, and alive with movement. It offers collectors a work that feels timeless yet unmistakably contemporary, uniting the worlds of street art, modern abstraction, and luxury materials.