B+R, 2020
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
6 x 4 inches,
Framed: 12 1/4 x 11 7/8 inches
Framed: 12 1/4 x 11 7/8 inches
Signed: Plans (lower right)
Marked: B + R (lower left)
Marked: B + R (lower left)
artist
Edgar Plans is a contemporary artist renowned for his colorful, expressive works that blend street art, cartoon aesthetics, and pop culture. He studied Art History at the University of Oviedo and briefly trained under Spanish painter José María Ramos before establishing his own unique artistic voice. Based in Gijón, Asturias, Plans gained international recognition through his signature Animal Heroes, child-like characters with oversized heads, capes, and masks, which he uses to explore complex themes such as social justice, gender equality, and environmental concerns. His playful yet thought-provoking style has earned him a global following, with exhibitions across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., and his work has been featured at major auction houses like Sotheby’s and Phillips.
Description
B+R continues Plans’ exploration of childhood imagination and quiet heroism. Executed primarily in black and white, the drawing depicts two simplified, cartoon-like figures, “B,” a small Batman-like character, and “R,” a dog companion gently patted by the hero. A faint touch of yellow in B’s eyes and chest emblem provides the only color, a subtle spark of light and warmth within the monochrome field. Typical of Plans’ style, the drawing balances humor and tenderness, transforming a familiar pop-culture reference into a scene of empathy and connection. Through minimal gesture and expressive restraint, Plans evokes the bond between courage and companionship that underpins his broader vision of innocence and emotional truth.
provenance
Padre Gallery, New York
Christie's July, 2023
Christie's July, 2023