To Tell The Truth HC (Framed)

Curatorial note

*If you are a true collector of Lang’s works; we have an amazing piece here for you!* **This is one of two “HC” (HORS DE COMMERCE) editions outside of the normal edition.** *If you are not familiar with this term:* **HC - Hors de Commerce: which means "out of trade" in French.** *HC’s are handpicked by the artist and intended for select individuals like bandmembers and management.* *They're not part of the regular edition and not sold.* **Lang’s HC’s *NEVER* appear on the secondary market, making this a once in a lifetime opportunity to add one of the artist’s most iconic images in undoubtedly it’s rarest itineration!**  *APC ART is pleased to present a powerful and deeply resonant work by contemporary American artist Wes Lang.* Titled *“To Tell the Truth”*, this work was published by the artist in *2020* and issued in an *extremely limited edition of only 75 works*.  *AS ADDRESSED ABOVE; This is 1/2 “HC’s”, outside the edition.* **I can not overstate how rare it is to see a *Lang* “HC”…** Executed as an *archival pigment print in colors on wove paper*, the work is *hand signed and numbered by Wes Lang in graphite pencil*. Measuring *26 x 33.5 inches unframed* and *29 x 36.5 inches framed*, the piece will arrive *framed to true archival and museum standard*, as pictured, in a light-toned hand-cut wood frame with museum acrylic. Wes Lang is one of the most distinctive and uncompromising voices in contemporary American art. His practice draws heavily from outlaw culture, Western mythology, Native American iconography, punk aesthetics, and spiritual symbolism. Over the past two decades, Lang has cultivated a cult-like following among serious collectors, musicians, and cultural tastemakers, positioning him firmly within the canon of artists who bridge fine art, counterculture, and modern myth-making. Lang’s career has been marked by constant evolution. Early works rooted in drawing and obsessive mark-making gave way to increasingly refined compositions that balance raw aggression with reverence and introspection. His celebrated residency at the *Chateau Marmont* became a formative chapter in his career, producing a body of work that attracted global attention and cemented his status within elite creative circles. Lang has gone on to collaborate with *The Grateful Dead*, *Kanye West*, *Bob Dylan*, and other cultural icons, further reinforcing his position at the intersection of art, music, and contemporary mythology. The collector base for Wes Lang is exceptionally strong and unusually diverse, encompassing major private collectors, musicians, actors, and influential figures across fashion and entertainment. His works are frequently acquired quietly and held long-term, contributing to their scarcity on the secondary market—particularly for small, tightly controlled editions such as this one. *“To Tell the Truth”* encapsulates all of Lang’s most recognizable stylistic motifs. The skeletal figure, rendered with expressive, layered brushwork, evokes themes of mortality, spirituality, and ancestral memory. The Native American headdress—a recurring symbol in Lang’s oeuvre—functions not as appropriation, but as a meditation on power, loss, reverence, and the American mythos. The dark, nearly void-like background isolates the figure, heightening its psychological intensity and forcing the viewer into direct confrontation with the subject. The palette is restrained yet emotionally charged, with earthy reds, whites, and ochres emerging from the black ground. Lang’s painterly handling—thick, energetic strokes combined with moments of delicate detail—creates a sense of movement and ritual, as if the figure exists between worlds. This tension between violence and sanctity, rebellion and devotion, is central to Lang’s work and is powerfully distilled in this composition. From an acquisition standpoint, this work represents an exceptional opportunity. An edition of only *75* is remarkably small by any contemporary standard, particularly for an artist of Lang’s stature. The fact that the work is already framed to museum standard, signed, numbered, and ready to ship adds further desirability and immediacy. The work is *in hand* and will *ship immediately from the United States*. This is a museum-quality example of Wes Lang’s mature period and a compelling opportunity to acquire a work that embodies the visual language, symbolism, and cultural weight that have made him one of the most sought-after contemporary artists of his generation. **This is a true rarity.** *I will personally be quite envious of the collector who winds up with this piece; UBER RARE, absolutely stunning, framed to perfection … just a gorgeous, super rare work!!* *OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART*  *MIA. ATL. NYC. LA. LONDON. PARIS. TOKYO.* Provenance Gifted to the previous owner by the artist.  PRIVATE COLLECTION, LOS ANGELES, CA. USA.  Included with the work will be a certificate of authenticity issued by APC ART, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity.  Condition The work is in mint condition, having been framed to the utmost museum specification(s) immediately after the work was executed.

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Artist

Wes Lang

Title

To Tell The Truth HC (Framed)

Edition

Unique work

Signature

Unsigned

Framing

Unframed

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APC Gallery

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