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  • The North Road Original Gouache Wood Painting by Chris Austin

    Chris Austin The North Road Original Gouache Wood Painting by Chris Austin

    The North Road Original Gouache Painting by Chris Austin One of a Kind Artwork on Wood by Street Art Pop Artist. 2023 Signed Gouache Painting Original Artwork Size 10x10 Chris Austin's extraordinary "The North Road" original gouache wood painting, is an exemplar of how contemporary art can challenge and redefine our conventional understanding of space and form. This piece of art, which seamlessly fuses elements of pop, street and graffiti art, is instantly captivating and thought-provoking. It uniquely presents a surreal scenario where a shark is depicted flying through taxi cabs amid city traffic. Austin's bold and idiosyncratic style confronts the viewers with the reality of urban chaos and the power of imagination. The artist's use of gouache, a type of watercolor paint that can produce intensely vibrant colors, allows for a rich depiction of the otherwise everyday urban landscape and the completely out-of-place ocean predator. The brightness of the taxis and the shark, contrasted with the muted, almost monochromatic background of the cityscape, gives the composition an intense visual impact, typical of pop and street art. In the realms of street and graffiti art, such pieces not only provide aesthetic pleasure but are also often imbued with social and political commentary. Austin's painting could be seen as a critique of urban congestion and pollution, using the incongruous image of the shark to draw attention to the unnaturalness of city life. Alternatively, the flying shark might symbolize the survival instincts and adaptability needed to thrive in a bustling city. "The North Road" stands as a testament to the limitless creativity and capacity for social commentary inherent in the genres of pop, street, and graffiti art. It continues to captivate audiences with its vibrant colors, surreal subject matter, and the compelling dialogue it prompts about our relationship with urban spaces.

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  • Go Team Zissou! Giclee Print by Nicole Gustafsson

    Nicole Gustafsson Go Team Zissou! Giclee Print by Nicole Gustafsson

    Go Team Zissou! Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Nicole Gustafsson.

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    $99.00

  • Jaguar Shark Giclee Print by Ryan Berkley

    Ryan Berkley Jaguar Shark Giclee Print by Ryan Berkley

    Jaguar Shark Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Ryan Berkley. Ryan Berkley - "Jaguar Shark" limited edition fine art digital print signed and numbered edition of 50 copies 8" x 10"

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    $99.00

  • Kinsey Bluefin Triptych AP Silkscreen by Dave Kinsey

    Dave Kinsey Kinsey Bluefin Triptych AP Silkscreen by Dave Kinsey

    Kinsey Bluefin Triptych Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Metallic Ink Silkscreen Print on 100lb Cougar Cover White Paper by Dave Kinsey Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. AP Artist Proof. Kinsey Bluefin by Dave Kinsey Limited Edition of 100 (signed & numbered) 6-Color Screen Print with metallic inks on 100lb cougar cover white paper Two 8" x 10" prints. Dave Kinsey was born in Pittsburgh in 1971 and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Art Institute of Atlanta before moving to California in 1994 to pursue a career as a designer and fine artist. Printed Oceans is PangeaSeed Foundation's fine art print program that raises awareness and educates about pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds. Since 2012, we have released over 100 original fine art print editions that highlight endangered marine species and ocean habitats. These stunning editions help to bring important conservation stories into homes and workspaces the world over creating critical dialogue and inspiring positive action. Through the purchase of these carefully hand-crafted, limited edition artworks, you are not only powering the groundbreaking work of PangeaSeed Foundation in communities across the globe but also contributing to the livelihoods of our supporting ARTivists. Together, via art and activism, we can help save our oceans.

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    $257.00

Fish Graffiti Street Pop Art

Symbolic Representations of Fish in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

In the diverse and vivid world of street pop art and graffiti artwork, the fish has emerged as a significant symbol loaded with cultural, environmental, and spiritual meanings. As artists take to the streets to express their views, advocate for change, and leave their creative marks, the image of the fish repeatedly surfaces, swimming through the currents of public consciousness. This aquatic creature, rendered in many styles and contexts, has evolved from a simple naturalistic motif to a complex emblem used to navigate and comment on various contemporary issues. Fish can be a fascinating subject for graffiti street art due to their unique and vibrant appearance. They can be depicted in multiple styles and colors, from realistic and detailed to abstract and stylized. Fish can also symbolize different things in different cultures and contexts. In some cultures, fish represent good luck, prosperity, and abundance. In others, they are associated with wisdom and knowledge or are seen as symbols of resistance and resilience. Moreover, fish are an essential part of the natural world and can be used to raise awareness about environmental issues such as overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. Graffiti artists can use their skills to create powerful and thought-provoking murals that raise awareness and inspire action to protect our oceans and the creatures that inhabit them. Fish can be a compelling subject for graffiti street art, both as a visual element and a symbol of cultural and environmental significance. In many cultures, fish are emblems of abundance, prosperity, and the subconscious. Their depictions in street pop art and graffiti artwork often reflect these themes but are reinterpreted through the lens of modern concerns. Artists employ tArtists employ the fish motif matters, illustrating the beauty of marine life while drawing attention to the threats aquatic ecosystems face. Urban murals of fish, sometimes hyper-realistic or whimsically abstract, become rallying points for community engagement and environmental activism.

Fish as Metaphors in Urban Artistic Expression

Artists in urban environments have adopted the fish as a metaphor for freedom and fluidity, contrasting the often rigid confines of city life. In street pop art, fish can be depicted as breaking free from water, defying gravity, and swimming through the air, challenging viewers to question their environments' boundaries and consider the nature of freedom. Graffiti artists use the fluid form of the fish to inject a sense of motion and life into static urban landscapes, crafting a visual stream that guides the eye and invigorates public spaces. Furthermore, fish in street art can represent the concept of transformation and adaptability. Just as fish evolve to survive in diverse aquatic habitats, street art evolves to reflect the changing urban canvas. The adaptability of fish is paralleled in the flexibility of street and pop art to adapt to different surfaces and contexts, from sprawling murals to compact stencil work. How these artists capture the shimmering scales, undulating fins, and darting movement of fish testifies to their ability to convey dynamism within the still image, a core element of graffiti art's appeal. Fish imagery in street pop and graffiti artwork is a versatile conduit for artistic expression and social commentary. Artists can explore and critique aspects of society, nature, and human consciousness by depicting fish, contributing to the lively discourse central to the urban art scene. As long as there are walls to paint and stories to tell, fish will likely continue to appear in street art and graffiti, evolving in meaning as the tides of society shift and change.

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