Hennessy Vhils Deluxe Limited Edition Only 100 Made

FOR HENNESSY, THE CELEBRATED URBAN ARTIST EXPLORES LAYERS OF MEANING IN A UNIQUE, GLOBAL ART EXPERIENCE. Hennessy is proud to announce its collaboration with the urban artist Alexandre Farto – aka “Vhils” – for the Very Special Limited Edition Series 2018. Supporting innovative talent is a longstanding part of Hennessy’s identity. In 2018, the Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition by Vhils opens an exciting new page in the Maison’s long tradition of artistic partnerships. Past collaborators for Hennessy Very Special Limited Editions include the internationally acclaimed artists JonOne, Ryan McGinness, Shepard Fairey, Os Gemeos and Futura. HENNESSY V.S. 2018: MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE On the surface, Vhils is a graffiti writer turned art world phenomenon. But he is much more than that: Vhils is sui generis: innovative, visionary, in a class by himself. The great disrupter of his generation, Vhils is often described as an “urban archaeologist” who gleans inspiration from growing up in the fast-changing capital of post-revolutionary Portugal. Having established his signature on city walls, the rebellious teen quickly moved on to pioneer a new form of urban expressionism through monumental portraits cut, composed, chiseled or exploded from built-up layers of paint or paper, stone, wood, steel or concrete and infused with the color and energy of the hip-hop music scene. For Hennessy, Vhils’ approach to his art is a fitting metaphor for the art of cognac-making: both rely on the unpredictable, immutable force of time and the elements. For each, the creative process is a poetic quest to make the invisible visible. Said Vhils: “When I discovered the story behind Hennessy, I realized that this collaboration was a perfect fit with my art and ideals. I’ve been pushing the boundaries for 10 years, but then I realized that Hennessy’s been doing it for more than 250! Whether it’s about exposing the nature of a city or blending a perfect cognac, for both of us, the essential element is time. You have to wait for it, let it do its job, and then work with the layers time has shaped. There’s no speeding up the process and there’s always an element of risk-taking.” As the guest artist for Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition 2018, Vhils selected hallmarks from the Hennessy archives, such as the Three Star emblem, and reproduced cognac’s amber hues through experimentation with paper, heat and acid. In keeping with his monumental works, he created a composite portrait that taps into the essence of Hennessy’s identity while speaking to each viewer on an individual level. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask. Set is COMPLETE and in mint condition.