Description
Msero — „The Truth or the Lie” 2022 is a marker and acrylic painting on 29.7 x 21 cm paper.
We’re super excited to share an awesome and unique piece of local culture: a painting by the famous graffiti artist Msero.
MSERO, the Romanian graffiti legend, started a series of drawings on paper, revisiting some of the many diverse approaches to his unmistakable style he had experimented with over the years. MSERO is in the process of creating this unique edition of 100 drawings, each with its own story and theme.
“The Truth or the Lie” by graffiti artist Mser is a playful, holiday-themed artwork that combines vibrant colours and festive imagery. Created in 2022 on a 29.7 x 21 cm sheet, this piece is part of a limited series (number 52 of 100) and has even been replicated as a panel on a red train wagon, showcasing the piece’s popularity and unique appeal.
At the heart of the composition is Mser’s graffiti tag, “MSERO,” represented in bold, blocky letters. The letters are painted bright red, exuding energy and holiday warmth. Their simple, powerful form contrasts against the soft winter setting as they rest on a snow-covered base, evoking the feel of a snowy landscape. The two small Christmas gifts, brightly wrapped and placed around the letters, add a festive touch, enhancing the scene with joy and celebration.
The backdrop is a wintry blue dotted with delicate snowflakes, giving a sense of gentle movement. Two characters enliven the scene: a round-faced, yellow figure in a Santa hat with a warm, contented smile and the mischievous Grinch from the classic Christmas tale. The latter adds humour and represents a playful duality—joy from the cheerful character and trickery from the Grinch.
“The Truth or the Lie” captures the holiday season’s mix of warmth, joy, and playful mischief, drawing viewers into a festive scene that is at once charming and spirited. Mser’s use of vibrant colours, mischievous characters, and a snowy setting brings a lively, humorous quality to the graffiti-inspired piece, celebrating street art and the holiday season.
Discover more original artworks by Msero, which are available in the feeder.ro/shop
We published an article about Msero that gathered a lot of attention on social media, with many comments and reactions from readers, supporters, and followers. With so many EU and US paintings, his graffiti either pleases the viewer or drives some people nuts. In his letters, Mser can condense multiple references and graffiti elements combined with typographic and calligraphic elements. Over the years, Mser painted graffiti pieces with more than 300 different names, but you can almost recognise even his unusual monikers using his legible style of creating the letters.
Quite the opposite of his intense activity, Msero rarely paints on canvas. He can paint over 300 walls, trains, subways, and tramways in a year, but he paints only a few canvases. Although Msero is a skilled graffiti writer who can paint super fast when he applies similar techniques to canvas, he must expend more time on the details than in any of his outdoor works. He can spend weeks and even a few months until he considers an artwork finished. The results are magnificent, and the clarity of the letters and the subtle details let your eyes get into the image and open your imagination.
In our online shop, you can find a small series of digital posters, reproductions of a work made by Nesk, depicting Mser in action. It is a rare chance to get a signed and numbered poster by Mser. Shop here