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NOVER
New York- Native. Artist | Graffiti
Born and raised in South Bronx, Nover is a artist with over 25 years of experience in the world of graffiti and street art. Known for his mastery of letterform design, Nover pushes the boundaries of traditional graffiti, bringing his dynamic style to a range of mediums, including digital, blackbook , canvas, and expansive wall murals.
His work blends the raw energy of street culture with the refined elegance of contemporary gallery art. Combining vibrant explosions with color and abstract forms, Nover creates immersive visual experiences that captivate and challenge the viewer. His unique approach fuses bold graffiti techniques with fine art sensibilities, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of these two worlds.
Jay Z
Blue Ivy
NOVER x Paper Planes – full collab that sold out and ended up on Jay‑Z and Blue Ivy. Click here to see the full rollout, the in‑store install.
HYPEBEAST sat down with Nover in his studio to get into his work. Here's an excerpt:
HYPEBEAST: From start to finish, tell us about your creative process behind your fine artworks.?
NOVER: I started doing background explosion effects and comic book characters behind my letters around 2009. Scenery, buildings and landscapes are time consuming and it became easier to introduce explosions. Explosions gave a simpler yet impactful way to replace scenery behind my letters. In recent years, it has evolved by using different colors or by adding motion to the letters. The goal is to make them more eye catching. The colors chosen add contrast. Once I perfected this new style, I decided to start working on canvas. I try to draw the viewer’s attention with diverse colors and abstract explosions. A great color scheme on a painting is subtle yet significant. I want my audience to get to know me and my work before I evolve further.
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