COPE2

Cope2 (born 1968), real name Fernando Carlo, is a figure of Bronx graffiti in New York. His original acrylic paintings on canvas, his paintings on New York subway maps and his signed prints are available to discover below.

Cope2
A legend of Bronx graffiti

Real name Fernando Carlo, Cope2 is a New York graffiti artist of Puerto Rican origin, born in 1968 and regarded as one of the legends of Bronx graffiti. He began painting at around the age of ten, following the example of his cousin, and later founded his own group, the Kids Destroyer. His powerful lettering, recognisable at first glance, has made him a reference of New York street art.

Cope2's career, from New York subway cars to galleries

New York subway cars and stations became Cope2's territory of expression. He made his mark at a time when the city pursued a zero-tolerance policy towards graffiti, and he is known for painting without any preliminary sketch. His reputation then extended beyond the street: he was commissioned by major brands such as Adidas, Foot Locker and Converse, and his work appeared in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV. His canvases and editions are exhibited around the world.

Style and techniques: Bronx lettering on canvas and on subway maps

Cope2 transposes the energy of graffiti onto studio supports. His acrylic paintings on canvas combine geometric lettering, vivid colours and direct references to the street, whether in the Bronx Legend series, the Post No Bills compositions or the large formats Iconic Bubble. He also paints on New York subway maps, a nod to his original territory: the network's lines blend with his letters. He also produces felt-tip drawings, signed prints, sometimes enhanced with acrylic, as well as stickers.

Cope2 at Galerie 125

Galerie 125 brings together above a fine selection of works by Cope2, including many acrylic pieces on canvas or on subway map. Among the works currently available:

• Original paintings on canvas: Iconic Bubble, Orange, Iconic Bubble, Pink, Bronx Legend 2 and Post No Bills.
• Paintings on New York subway maps: several New York Subway Map, including numbers 02, 07, 09 and 10.
• Signed print: Bronx Legend, NYC Subway Map VII.

Other works, drawings, enhanced prints and paintings, regularly join the page as acquisitions are made. Each work can be ordered online and is shipped with the gallery's certificate, in a carefully prepared, tracked and insured delivery. It is also possible to view them at the gallery, in Argancy near Metz, by appointment.

Also to discover: Crash and Daze, other pioneers of New York graffiti, or Kay One on the French side. You can also explore our entire street art section.

Who is Cope2?

Cope2 is the pseudonym of Fernando Carlo, a Bronx graffiti artist of Puerto Rican origin. He founded the group Kids Destroyer and for a long time painted on New York subway cars.

Why does Cope2 paint on New York subway maps?

The subway was his first playground. Painting on the network map allows him to connect his lettering to this history, layering his colours over the city's lines.

How to buy a work by Cope2?

Works by Cope2 can be purchased directly at galerie125.fr, with certificate and insured delivery. The gallery, in Argancy near Metz, also welcomes visitors by appointment.