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  • Priority Mail 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Saber Red 1 Priority Mail 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Saber Black 1

    Saber Priority Mail 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Saber

    Priority Mail 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Saber Original Permanent Drawing Art on USPS Mailing Label by Graffiti Artist Modern Street Artwork. 2020 Signed by Tag Original Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag 4.25x5.5 Color Marker on USPS United States Postal Service Priority Mail Label 228-2016.  Priority Mail 228 Labels: Slap-Up Canvas for the Streets Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork have become synonymous with urban landscapes' raw, vibrant, and often controversial energy. Amongst the most captivating forms of this art is the slap-up label sticker, a brief piece that combines the guerrilla tactics of street art with the aesthetic approach of pop art. These stickers, often found adorning city walls, lampposts, and mailboxes, carry the pulse of the streets and the artist's signature. The United States Postal Service's Priority Mail 228 label is a particularly iconic medium within this genre. Initially intended for postal use, artists have repurposed these labels as canvases for their work. With its distinctive red, white, and blue design, the label offers an instantly recognizable backdrop deeply rooted in American iconography. This juxtaposition of official symbolism with the rebellious nature of graffiti creates a powerful, provocative, and patriotic visual statement. Graffiti artists like Saber have transformed these labels into vehicles of personal expression and social commentary. Saber, an American artist named Ryan Weston Shook, is known for his work within the graffiti community and beyond. His involvement with the art form dates back to the 1990s, and he has since become a notable figure in the street art world.  Tag Art: Marking Presence and Identity Tagging, which involves writing one's alias or signature in a stylized form, is central to graffiti culture. It's a means of claiming territory, asserting identity, and engaging with the public in a dialogue often unmediated by gallery spaces' conventions. The Saber piece utilizes a blue permanent marker to create a tangle of lines and shapes that coalesce into his distinctive tag. Measuring 4.25x5.5 inches, this slap-up label sticker is a quintessential example of tag art, embodying the spontaneity and personal touch that are hallmarks of the genre. Created in 2020 and signed by the artist, this piece carries the weight of authenticity and the immediacy of street art. Despite its small scale, the tag commands attention, with the intensity of the blue marker standing bold against the label's pre-printed elements. The label's date, March 2016, provides a temporal context, anchoring the artwork in a specific moment of Saber's artistic journey. The cultural significance of slap-up label art lies in its accessibility and transience. These stickers can be produced en masse and placed in various locations, allowing for a wide distribution of the artist's work. However, their lifespan is unpredictable, as they can easily be removed or destroyed, mirroring the fleeting nature of fame and public attention in the digital age. Saber's use of the Priority Mail 228 label is a nod to a tradition in street art that values the repurposing of everyday items into something extraordinary. The label's transformation from a mundane postal accessory into a piece of art disrupts the ordinary and challenges the viewer to see the extraordinary in the everyday. This quality places slap-up label art firmly within the canon of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, genres that continually redefine themselves through unconventional materials and methods. The Priority Mail 228 Slap-Up Label Sticker by Saber is more than just a piece of art; it is a statement, a piece of cultural fabric, and a reflection of the artist's presence in the urban landscape. As with much of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, it encapsulates a moment in time, a burst of creative energy, and a dialogue with the public that is as vibrant and dynamic as the streets from which it was born.

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  • Priority Mail GOAT Slap-Up Drawing by RD-357 Real Deal

    RD-357 Real Deal Priority Mail GOAT Slap-Up Drawing by RD-357 Real Deal

    Priority Mail GOAT Marker Original Sticker Drawing Slap-Up Label Painting/Drawing Artby Tru Graffiti Legend RD-357 Modern Street Artist. Original Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag, Signed 2021 4.25x5.5

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    $129.00

  • Priority Mail RD Multi Blue Slap-Up by RD-357 Real Deal

    RD-357 Real Deal Priority Mail RD Multi Blue Slap-Up by RD-357 Real Deal

    Priority Mail RD Thick Bold Black Acrylic Original Sticker Slap-Up Label Painting/Drawing Artby Tru Graffiti Legend RD-357 Modern Street Artist. Original Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag, Signed 2021 4.25x5.5

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Blue & Teal Color Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Shades of Cool: The Significance of Blue in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Blue's Visual Impact on Urban Artistry

Blue, a color that blankets the sky and seas, has found its way into the concrete nooks of urban landscapes, becoming a pivotal player in street pop art and graffiti artwork. This color, known for its calming presence, is anything but passive in the bustling streets where it often surfaces. Blue spans a spectrum from dawn's soft pastels to twilight's deep indigo. Each shade opens a new chapter in the narrative that artists weave into the urban fabric, turning walls into windows of expression. 

Blue in the Techniques of Street and Pop Art

From a technical perspective, blue offers an array of possibilities to the street artist. Its versatility in opacity and saturation makes it a reliable choice for backgrounds that require a sense of depth or for focal points that demand immediacy. Techniques like layering different blues can create a vibrant dynamism, while a single flat hue can be a bold monolith in the visual field. The application of blue in street pop art often employs gradients, blending the color from light to dark to mirror the sky—linking the urban to the natural.

Cultural Echoes and Emotional Resonance of Blue

Culturally, blue resonates profoundly and is often associated with peace, serenity, and stability. In the fast-paced, sometimes chaotic urban environment, blue can be a visual haven for the eyes, a moment of rest amidst the visual clamor. It also carries a weight of sadness and introspection in specific contexts, allowing artists to delve into deeper emotional territories. In street pop art and graffiti, blue becomes the canvas for exploring these diverse, dynamic landscapes, pulling passersby into a moment of reflection.

Compositional Harmony and Contrast with Blue

Regarding composition, blue's place in street pop and graffiti art is as fluid as the color itself. It can harmonize with cooler tones, creating a composed and cohesive piece, or stand in stark contrast to warm hues, making each color pop with increased vibrancy. The juxtaposition of blue against the oranges and reds of a city sunset can turn a wall into a living canvas, capturing the day's last light in a permanent glow state.

The Symbolic Utilization of Blue in Artistic Expression

Symbolically, blue carries various meanings that artists skillfully exploit in their work. In some cultures, blue is protective, warding off evil and bad luck. In the lexicon of street pop art, blue can serve this protective role, creating spaces of safety and beauty in otherwise overlooked parts of the city. It also stands as a symbol of high ideals, often used to depict themes of justice, truth, and freedom—themes that resonate strongly in the public spaces that street art occupies.

Future Perspectives: Blue in Street Pop and Graffiti Art Trends

Looking ahead, the role of blue in street pop art and graffiti is expanding. As public art becomes increasingly integrated with urban planning and design, blue will likely continue being a favored hue for its ability to merge seamlessly with the open sky and water that frame our cities. Technological advancements in pigments and application methods will also influence how blue is used, potentially leading to new shades and finishes that will enrich the artist's palette. Blue remains a color of choice for its deep ties to human emotion and intrinsic beauty in street pop art and graffiti. It has the power to transform the mundane into the extraordinary, to turn the walls into stories, and to color the city with the hues of dreams and reflection. As both an elemental force and a subtle whisper, blue's presence in the urban art world is a testament to its enduring appeal and infinite potential as a visual storytelling medium.

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