Unfold by BNS

Original Mixed Media on Board

Image Size:

W 76.0cm x H 102.0 cm

Framed Size

W cm x H cm

BNS’s high-octane street art takes the most iconic faces of our time and catapults them into a world where nothing is what they, or we, expect. His company of bespoke-suited Storm Troopers or a tattoo-covered Audrey Hepburn, overturn the familiar tropes of popular culture, merging characters and ideas in a way that is both creative and charismatic, as well as completely original. Within this frenzied burst of colour, ingenuity and dry humour, BNS invites us to re-examine our perspective on beauty and fame in a contemporary world, where media and communication connects us all far more closely than we realise.

Growing up in Buenos Aires, BNS was a part of the skateboarding and graffiti scene, before he left for New York City where he spent a decade creating the murals and street art which made his name. Combining aerosol paint, acrylics, silkscreen, inks, collage and photography in his compositions, BNS builds each one with around 20 layers, at least 10 of which are made with different silkscreens, and in some cases, finishes them with multiple coats of resin to make the colours pop even more. Every element of each piece is handcrafted (silkscreens are hand-pulled and wooden panels / frames are hand-mitred and sanded) and he mixes his own colours to create a personal, distinctive palette, which give his artworks their own unique character and story.

BNS describes his work as energetic and intricate, with influences as diverse as old school hip hop to the natural world. He loves the vitality and animation of the big city; how the built environment coexists with nature, often juxtaposing flowers and plants with graffiti and crumbling facades. Every piece is full of personal details which become apparent the more closely you look, referring to particular buildings that have meant something in his life, the flowers that grew around them or a meaningful tattoo.

Already a huge star internationally, BNS has exhibited all over the world and his list of celebrity collectors includes Paris Hilton, Nicky Jam, Macaulay Culkin, Residente (calle13), Rob Zombie, Lisa Hochstein, Birdman and Derek Jeter. Pharrell Williams and Nas both commissioned a series of works from him, including murals for their Miami nightclubs.

Can't make it into the gallery to collect your order then don't worry our fully insured delivery service will ensure you order arrives with you safely.

Wherever we can we aim to deliver personally especially with original art and high value pieces and either one of our own delivery vans or one of our dedicated couriers will be available to hand deliver your purchase.

If we can't make it to you in our own vehicle then rest assured we take great pride in packaging each shipment to reach you in perfect condition, and we ensure each shipment is insured so if there is an instance of loss or damage you are fully covered.

Timescales for delivery can differ for art work in stock we will arrange for your order to be dispatched within seven days from receipt of your order, and we will always contact you prior to dispatch to arrange for a convenient time for delivery.

For custom framed artwork, or pieces we need to order from either an artist or publisher delivery may take longer but our aim will be to deliver within 10-14 days from receipt of your order, occasionally if we experience delays in materials this may extend but we will ensure you are kept fully up to date with a revised delivery date.

Delivery of furniture is arranged with a personal delivery service and the cost of this will be calculated when ordering, and we recommend contacting us prior to ordering to calculate a delivery cost.

If you aren't 100% satisfied with your purchase then you can arrange for the piece to be returned and a full refund provided please refer to our Returns Policy we just ask for you to arrange for the return of the goods and once received and inspected we will refund your order, the only exception to this is for bespoke or custom items such as a commission but this will be discussed at the point your order is raised.

If you have any questions please contact the gallery on 01263 712 181 via WhatsApp 07902 124 664 or by email sales@startlegallery.com

0% Finance

We offer 0% finance on all art above £250 over a 10 month period using the largest supplier of retail finance Novuna. Please contact the gallery and we will happily either arrange the finance application over the telephone or send you a link to complete the application in your own time.

Price Match Policy

Have you seen this piece at a lower price with another gallery or website?

If so please let us know we are happy to price match any genuine like for like price, just share with us confirmation of the price and we will match the price for you.

Depending on the artist’s medium of choice caring for an original painting or limited edition print will vary but, as a general rule, we would advise the following:

Sunlight, heat & humidity levels

Don’t place your art in direct sunlight or over direct heat as UV rays can cause fading and heat dries out the materials, speeding up the natural ageing process.

Do not use “picture lights” designed to attach to frames. In addition to over lighting, these cause local heating that can also be
quite damaging.

Low or high relative humidity, as well as rapid changes in relative humidity are not good for paintings.

Try to ensure the room you choose to hang your art has stable levels of humidity and avoid damp rooms
altogether.

You can use a dehumidifier to
stabilize or lower the humidity levels in a room.

Cleaning the frame, glass or resin finish

Always ensure you have clean, grease-free hands when you touch the frame.

Clean it very carefully with a slightly damp, dust-free micro-fibre cloth. Avoid using harsh cleaning chemicals or lots of soapy water. Just a regular wipe should be all you need to do to keep on top of marks and fingerprints to keep it looking like new.

If your art is behind a sheet of glass or perspex in the frame this can be gently cleaned in the same way as the frame.

Dusting an original painting

Provided that there are no signs of loose or flaking paint, an original painting may be safely dusted using a clean, soft, natural-hair artists brush (3.5cm to 5cm tip). The painting should be positioned on
a clean padded surface and held upright at a forward angle, so the dust falls away from the face of the painting.

Brushing should be carried out slowly and gently in one direction across or down the painting
followed by a second brushing in the
opposite direction.
Never use dry or moist dust cloths, stiff bristle brushes, or feather dusters to dust an original painting. Threads from dust cloths may catch on areas of raised paint, moisture may cause subsequent loss of
paint, and both bristle-haired brushes and feather dusters can scratch the surface of a painting.

If you have any questions or would like further advice you can always call the Startle Gallery Team and we will be happy to help. We can also put you in touch with professional cleaners/art restorers should you require this service.