Wet Paint: Merlot
Some art hangs in galleries.
Some art lives on city walls.
And some art begins with the very signs meant to erase it.
Wet Paint is a global graffiti art movement founded by Persue, transforming the familiar “Wet Paint” signs used by cities to cover graffiti into unexpected canvases for creativity. What started as Persue collecting hundreds of these discarded signs evolved into an international collaboration spanning generations, styles, and cities around the world.
Co-curated by Persue and legendary graffiti artist Wane One, Wet Paint explores the ongoing tension between systems of control and the human instinct to create. Every sign tells a story. Once used as a symbol of erasure, each piece is reclaimed and reimagined into an original work of art.
It’s a conversation that has existed for decades in graffiti culture: the city paints over a wall, and artists return to leave their mark once again. Wet Paint captures that cycle and transforms it into something permanent, celebrating rebellion, resilience, and beauty born from contradiction.
Introducing Merlot
For the next chapter of Wet Paint, Timeless is partnering with Seattle based graffiti artist Merlot.
Known for her bold color palettes and sleek, design forward approach to lettering, Merlot represents a new generation of artists reshaping what graffiti can look like. Her work balances traditional graffiti structure with contemporary visual rhythm, creating pieces that feel equally at home in the street and the gallery.
Her talent has earned recognition through Wet Paint exhibitions and collaborations with 12ozProphet, 212 Arts, and international mural festivals. More importantly, Merlot continues to expand the conversation around who gets to define graffiti’s future, helping pave the way for more women to influence the culture on a global scale.
Her perspective embodies everything Wet Paint stands for: honoring tradition while pushing creative boundaries forward.
Creativity Without Erasure
At Timeless, we’ve always believed that culture moves because people choose to create.
The artists, musicians, designers, and communities willing to leave their mark despite obstacles are often the ones shaping what’s next. Wet Paint reminds us that creativity doesn’t disappear simply because someone tries to cover it up. It adapts. Evolves. Finds new surfaces.
This collaboration celebrates that spirit.
It’s a tribute to the people who continue to build culture through persistence, imagination, and self expression.
Experience the Collection
The Wet Paint x Merlot collaboration will launch in select markets across multiple Timeless formats, giving consumers new ways to connect with the artwork and the story behind it.
The Limited-Edition Merlot Collaboration Collection includes:
– Timeless T-Series devices with exclusive Merlot-designed packaging for the Strawnana strain.
– Tumble Infused Pre-Rolls with exclusive Merlot-designed packaging for the Strawnana strain.
– Limited Flip Case & Battery Combos
– Exclusive in-store activations and experiences
From dispensary shelves to community events, the collaboration is designed to bring Wet Paint beyond the gallery and into the hands of those who understand that creativity is most powerful when it’s shared.
Because some marks aren’t meant to disappear. They’re meant to inspire the next one.