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KRAM2 (1981) - NOT EVERY DOOR

KRAM2 (1981) - NOT EVERY DOOR

GOOD VIVES ONLY : This work is an ode to positivity, a vibrant reminder that our energy attracts what we project. Through the hypnotic repetition of the mantra “Good Vibes Only,” the artist transforms a simple phrase into a state of mind: letting go, trusting, and radiating light. Each hand-painted word becomes a heartbeat, an optimistic pulse against the noise of the world. The red, applied with force, symbolizes passion and the urgency to cultivate positive thoughts — not as a mere slogan, but as a life attitude. A minimalist yet powerful work, it acts as a visual talisman: a concentrated dose of good energy to hang on your walls. _____ A visual and emotional explosion KRAM2’s art hits like a shockwave. Brutal, instinctive and charged with meaning, each piece invites reflection. Hand-painted with care and intention, his creations reflect an intense life journey and visceral creativity — always guided by the desire to shake consciences and inspire change. ⸻ A childhood driven by the urgency to express oneself Born in the 1980s, at a time when street art was emerging in France, KRAM2 grows up in a world where visual expression was omnipresent. He discovers the first tags, wild murals, the silent cries of city walls. A visual shock awakens something powerful in him: the need to paint, to transgress, to exist in his own way. ⸻ From instinct to identity At 13, he begins writing on walls what he cannot say aloud. Pseudonyms change, styles evolve, but one thing remains: painting to stay upright. Even after finding professional stability, he never lets go of his skateboard or his camera. Art is always there, in standby, ready to be reborn. ⸻ The birth of KRAM2 Twenty years later, a meeting upends his trajectory and rekindles the flame. He reconnects with his creative essence. He is reborn under the name KRAM2 — a tribute to his own first name, and to the person who now shares his life. ⸻ An art of heart and conscience KRAM2 paints what he feels, what he sees, what unsettles him. His work speaks of identity, childhood, struggle and resilience. It is not decorative: it is a mirror held up to the world. Today, his works have traveled to more than 35 countries. From independent galleries to urban walls, they prompt reflection, captivate and move beyond cultures. ⸻ The KRAM2 BOY — Symbol of innocence At the heart of his universe stands a symbol: the KRAM2 BOY. A pure inner child — curious, fearless, free — who continues to create without limits. It embodies what remains true, essential, living… and reminds us that at the origin of all creation, there is a dream. ____ Hand-painted artwork in only 50 editions. Each copy of this series will therefore be unique. Slight variations in color or appearance may occur depending on screens or display devices. Technique: acrylic paint + pigment-loaded water inks. Frame included dimensions: 23 cm X 28 cm x 6 cm Signed by hand Includes the frame + the Kram2Boy Lego + the authenticity sticker

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