18Gallery is proud to celebrate its second birthday with a special colourful and energetic show by JonOne. The internationally renowned artist JonOne returns to Shanghai as a symbol since the gallery opened its first show with him back in June 2009. In a totally unprecedented show, from July 8th to August 25th, JonOne presents totally new works using not only the two dimensional space of the canvas but also invading the entire space with a large scale installation. Through this exceptional art project, JonOne goes beyond his own limits and Sheds a new light on his work. Known for his graffiti style, his amazing sense of colors, now he goes to 3D with an explosion of colors constructing a giant set of color shapes and playing with the gallery space. After his first exhibition in Shanghai in 2009 and an art residency with the Ailing Foundation in 2010, JonOne returns for the third time to China. In China the artist founds a rich source of inspiration and new materials. His abstract lettering has a deep echo with the traditional Chinese writing. JonOne paints giant mural works as a tribute to Chinese calligraphy.

About JonOne :
As a legend from the early the New-York Street Art scene, JonOne is one of the first one to also be considered as a great artist. True to its origins, he continues to produce powerful works and spread this urban energy. JonOne differs with other graffiti artist in his abstract style, his unique calligraphy but also his talent as a colorist. He stands out with his style. JonOne exposes through the world from New-York to Hong-Kong; in 2009, he was part of the Born in the Streets show at the Foundation Cartier in Paris. Today JonOne is considered as a star on the contemporary art scene and has entered the Top 500 artists Art Price list.