Rainbow
Date: 2010s
Dimensions: 300 x 400 in. – 13.1ft x 9.84ft
Material: Natural wool & silk
Manufacture: Atelier Boccara
Edition: Produced in a series of 8
Artist signature: Signed & numbered
Rainbow by JonOne presents a layered composition where color, gesture, and repetition converge into a dense visual field. Drawing from his roots in graffiti and abstract expression, the work transforms written mark into rhythm and structure.
The composition is organized vertically, with bands of color emerging across a deep black background. White linear marks repeat across the surface, creating a visual cadence that recalls both writing and movement. Over this structured base, successive layers of color—blue, purple, yellow, and orange—are applied, each partially obscuring the one beneath.
Drips play a central role in the composition. They extend the gesture downward, introducing gravity and direction, while reinforcing the sense of immediacy. These vertical flows contrast with the more horizontal layering of color, creating tension between control and spontaneity.
The chromatic progression suggests a transition across the surface, evoking the idea of a spectrum without becoming literal. Color is used not as representation, but as energy—each band contributing to the overall intensity of the work.
In textile form, the composition gains depth and material presence. The woven structure softens the raw edges of the painted gesture while preserving its dynamism. Subtle variations in texture and tone enhance the layering effect, allowing the piece to shift visually depending on light and distance.
Rainbow operates as a continuous field of marks and color, where repetition builds complexity. The work maintains a balance between structure and improvisation, translating JonOne’s urban visual language into a tactile and architectural form.







