SWET - BOOK OF THE YEAR
BOOKS · CP006/CP018/CP038/CP044 · 2018/2019/2023/2024
Swet’s approach to graffiti remains rooted in the original ethos of the culture, believing firmly that graffiti belongs on the streets and trains where it originated. Despite the challenges of balancing "normal" life, Swet has managed to stay true to his perspective, continuing to paint with the same passion and energy. His ability to fill surfaces with funky letters, fresh connections, and a dynamic swing is a testament to his mastery of graffiti. Only a select few artists can match the energetic performance and quick execution that defines Swet's work.
INFO
- Hardcover artist books, hand-bound
- 240 x 285 mm, 240 to 256 pages
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Swet
BOOK DESIGN
Roald de Jong & Fopmawier
PRINTING
Wilco Art Books, Impressed & Chemistry Printshop
BINDING
FopmaWier & Chemistry Printshop
In collaboration with Swet, we have created a series of yearbooks that document all of his work produced within a single year. These books offer a massive selection of painted walls, trains, and swinging sketches, accompanied by personal stories and anecdotes from Swet, as well as from friends and fellow graffiti artists who have worked with him throughout the year. Each edition serves as a visual journey through a year in the life of a dedicated graffiti artist.
IT DON'T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN'T GOT THAT SWING!
CP044 · 2024
The 2020 edition, which includes more than 300 freshly painted walls and trains, features personal stories from Musa, Nash, Desk7 & Skize. This edition is hand-bound and limited to 250 copies.
CP038 · 2023
The 2019 edition of the yearbook showcases over 300 freshly painted walls and trains, along with personal stories from graffiti artists Gele, Kade 198, Pure, Easy 13, More, Remon, and Caster. This edition, like its predecessors, is hand-bound and limited to 100 copies, plus 10 artist proofs (AP's), with each copy signed and numbered by Swet himself.
CP018 · 2020
The 2018 edition of the yearbook features nearly 400 freshly painted walls and trains, along with personal stories from notable graffiti figures such as CanTwo, Tkid170, Witso, and Jacob Kimvall. This hand-bound book is limited to 50 copies, plus 10 artist proofs (AP's). Each copy is unique, thanks to spray-painted features, and every book is signed and numbered by Swet himself.
CP006 · 2018
The 2017 edition, which includes nearly 300 freshly painted walls and trains, features personal stories from Samy Deluxe, Reser, Jeks, and Skeme. This edition is hand-bound and limited to 500 copies, with each copy distinguished by spray-painted spines, making each one a unique piece of art in its own right.
Video shot by @potatoandonion