Hand Deckled Paper

8 artworks


  • You Look Beautiful Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta You Look Beautiful Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta You Look Beautiful Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    You Look Beautiful 6-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Hand Deckled Fine Art Paper by Mr. Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2018 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 32x32 Six color screen print on archival art paper. Each screen print is on hand-torn archival art paper, signed and numbered, with a thumbprint on the back. Edition of 100 Print Size: 32 x 32 in. The Intersection of Street and Pop Art Pop Art has long been recognized for its vibrant colors, bold graphics, and the often ironic interplay of popular culture imagery and fine art. Mr. Brainwash, a pseudonym of the French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist Thierry Guetta, is a name that resonates within this tradition. His work is often characterized by a colorful palette, layered graphics, and an uncanny ability to reflect contemporary cultural moments with a blend of humor, critique, and homage. Mr. Brainwash has been a pivotal figure in the fusion of street art with pop art aesthetics, a hybrid often termed Street Pop Art. This particular style is marked by its accessibility, a trait from its street art roots, and its adoption of pop art's penchant for mass media and consumer culture. His "You Look Beautiful" limited edition silkscreen print is a testament to this fusion. The artwork was released in 2018 and features a six-color screen print process on hand-torn archival art paper. Each of the 100 prints in this limited edition is not only signed and numbered but also carries the unique thumbprint of the artist on the back, assuring authenticity and a personal touch from the artist himself. Silkscreen printing, the method used for creating "You Look Beautiful," has a storied history in pop and street art, famously employed by artists like Andy Warhol. It involves pushing ink through a mesh stencil onto paper, one color at a time, which allows for vibrant and crisp layers of color. Mr. Brainwash's choice of this method is a nod to the traditional pop art practices, yet his hand-deckled paper edges and the application of his thumbprint move the work into a more personal, street-level realm. Visual Language and Collectibility of Mr. Brainwash In "You Look Beautiful," Mr. Brainwash utilizes stark contrasts and a splattered background that evokes the gritty texture of urban walls. The neon-like red script that forms the central message of the artwork is reminiscent of street signage and graffiti tags, bridging the gap between the communicative clarity of advertisement and the expressive freedom of graffiti artwork. It is this visual language that Mr. Brainwash has become renowned for—a language that speaks simultaneously of high art and everyday life, the gallery, and the street corner. The limited-edition nature of "You Look Beautiful" and its meticulous handcrafted quality make it a collectible piece. Each print's size, a substantial 32x32 inches, allows for a statement piece that commands attention, embodying the larger-than-life aspect of street pop art. The rarity of such works is a hallmark of street art's ethos, where the ephemeral nature of a graffiti piece is countered by the lasting impact of a limited print run in the fine art world. Thierry Guetta's work as Mr. Brainwash has significantly impacted both the street and pop art scenes. His pieces, like "You Look Beautiful," blur the lines between art categories, challenging traditional notions of what art can be and where it can be appreciated. This artwork, while reflective of contemporary pop and street art movements, also holds its value as a limited edition piece. Its interplay between medium, message, and the artist's signature style cements its place in the trajectory of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork, making it a coveted item for art collectors and enthusiasts alike.

    $10,000.00

  • Into The Night MMXXI- Gold/White Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Into The Night MMXXI- Gold/White Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Into The Night MMXXI- Gold/White 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled gold and White screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125 Cleon Peterson’s world is full of merciless cruelty, chaotic debauchery, and a never-ending struggle to subvert power and oppression. His simple compositions entail complex connotations and an unsettling critique of society’s ever-growing disenfranchisement, isolation, and desperation. Looking at his work, one can easily understand that the artist is not advocating for violence, which he, instead weaponizes in the battle with apathy.

    $1,134.00

  • Old Glory Archival Paper Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Old Glory Archival Paper Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Old Glory- Archival Paper Limited Edition Hand Deckled 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 80 Artwork Size 32x26 Medium: Silkscreen on archival paper. Size: 26 x 32 inches Edition: 80 Signed, numbered and thumb printed. In celebration of Independence Day, Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta has announced his latest Editions. Old Glory is reminiscent of the nation’s hard-fought journey to independence and reminds us to reflect on the importance of its past. The silkscreen edition print will be available on Archival Paper and Framed Canvas. Each print is numbered, signed and thumb printed by the artist.

    $4,583.00

  • Sale -15% Flower of Evil: There is an End To Everything- Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Flower of Evil: There is an End To Everything- Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Flower of Evil: There is an End To Everything- Black 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Hand Deckled 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper by Cleon Peterson Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2021 FLOWERS OF EVIL: THERE IS AN END TO EVERYTHING (BLACK) 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled black and bone screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125

    $702.00$597.00

  • The Joker Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta The Joker Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    The Joker Batman DC Comics Limited Edition 7-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Mr. Brainwash Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 79 Artwork Size 32x43 "Mr. Brainwash is pleased to announce a new addition to the ongoing series of comic book covers, this time featuring one of the most notorious supervillains, The Joker. A seven-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper. Each print is signed and numbered, with a thumbprint on the back. The standard edition will be out of an edition of 79" -Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta (Team) Mr. Brainwash, a moniker used by the street artist Thierry Guetta, continues to influence the street pop art and graffiti art movement with his distinctive works that often blend pop culture references and an edgy street aesthetic. His latest foray into comic book art brings us a limited edition silkscreen print featuring The Joker, one of Batman's most infamous adversaries from DC Comics. This particular piece is a stunning representation of The Joker, encapsulating the character's chaotic energy and anarchic spirit. Crafted through a meticulous seven-color hand-pulled silkscreen process on fine art paper, the print exemplifies Mr. Brainwash's signature style that fuses street art and pop art elements. The artwork is a riot of color, with splashes and drips that suggest a raw, uncontained force, much like The Joker himself. This approach to the piece invokes graffiti art's spontaneity and rebellious nature, while the iconic comic imagery ties it firmly to pop art traditions. Each of the limited edition prints, sized at an impressive 32x43 inches, is not only signed and numbered but also carries the unique thumbprint of the artist on the back, serving as a hallmark of authenticity and a personal touch from Mr. Brainwash. With only 79 pieces, this artwork is a coveted item for collectors and enthusiasts of comic books and contemporary street pop art. The choice of The Joker is particularly resonant in today's culture, symbolizing the dual nature of chaos and intellect. Mr. Brainwash's portrayal taps into the zeitgeist, presenting The Joker as a comic character and an icon of modern-day societal contradictions. The artwork is a bold statement in Mr. Brainwash's oeuvre, continuing his exploration of popular culture and its icons through street and pop art.

    $5,415.00

  • Sale -15% Flower of Evil: There is an End To Everything- White Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Flower of Evil: There is an End To Everything- White Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Flower of Evil: There is an End To Everything- White 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Hand Deckled 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper by Cleon Peterson Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2021 FLOWERS OF EVIL: THERE IS AN END TO EVERYTHING (White) 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled black and bone screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125

    $702.00$597.00

  • Into The Night MMXXI- Black/Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Into The Night MMXXI- Black/Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Into The Night MMXXI- Black/Black 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Into The Night MMXXI (black/black) 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled black on black screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 75 The art of Peterson has a strong anti-establishment character and anger, as a creative force, is present throughout most of his artworks. The subject of anger is the artist and with his work, he is turning against society’s deepest weariness and malaise. This LA-based artist is the mastermind behind a series of dystopic artworks paintings, prints, sculptures and murals, exhibited in the US, Europe, and Asia.

    $1,545.00

  • Into The Night MMXXI- Gold/Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Into The Night MMXXI- Gold/Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Into The Night MMXXI- Gold/Black 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled gold and black screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125 The visuality of Cleon Peterson's work is based on a variety of influences, from ancient Greek pottery to comics, resulting in monochromacy and strong color symbolism. In more detail, the figures exist on multiple straight lines, something that, subsequently, creates the illusion that the artwork is divided in levels. The perspective and the impression of depth do moderately exist in the art of Peterson and, just like in Greek vases, the background space is usually left empty or slightly embellished.

    $1,134.00

Hand Deckled Paper Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Hand Deckled Paper: A Textured Tradition in Modern Urban Art

The Craft of Decking in Artistic Expression

The hand-deckled paper carries a tactile and visual richness that has found its way into the practices of street pop art and graffiti artwork. Deckling refers to the method of hand-tearing paper to produce a distinctively feathered edge, contrasting the precise cuts seen in mass-produced materials. This traditional technique imbues each piece with a unique, handcrafted quality, signaling a human touch in the increasingly mechanized art production process.

Deckled Paper in the Context of Street Art

In the context of street art, hand-decked paper serves as a bridge between the transient nature of outdoor murals and the enduring quality of gallery pieces. Artists who translate their work from public spaces to private collections often choose deckled paper for limited edition prints or more miniature scale reproductions, providing art enthusiasts with a piece of the street aesthetic they can own. The irregular edges of deckled paper remind viewers of the imperfections and textures of urban walls, echoing the original context of street art.

Materiality and Technique

The materiality of hand-deckled paper is paramount. The paper is often thicker and more absorbent than standard types, allowing for a rich application of inks and paints that many street pop artists and graffiti writers favor. The decking technique requires patience and a deft hand, as the artist must carefully manipulate the paper to achieve the desired edge. This process ensures that no two pieces are identical, each bearing the marks of its creation.

Aesthetic Appeal and Symbolism

Aesthetically, the appeal of hand-deckled paper lies in its organic and artisanal feel. The deckled edges can subtly frame the artwork, drawing the eye inward and emphasizing the content. Symbolically, the use of hand-deckled paper can represent a respect for the craftsmanship and heritage of artistry, even within the forward-thinking realms of street pop and graffiti art. It is a nod to the past within the ever-evolving narrative of contemporary art.

Integration of Deckled Paper in Modern Art Practices

Integrating hand-deckled paper into modern art practices reflects a growing trend towards the artisanal in a digital world. Street pop and graffiti artists often blend cutting-edge techniques with traditional materials, and hand-deckled paper is a favored medium for this synthesis. The unique edges can also serve as a metaphor for the blurred lines between street art and fine art, between the ephemeral and the permanent. The hand-deckled paper has found a distinctive niche in street pop art and graffiti artwork, revered for its handmade quality and the individuality it brings to each piece. As artists and collectors seek authenticity and connection to the art-making process, hand-decked paper provides a tactile and visual link to the history of artistic expression. In the hands of today's urban artists, this traditional material is reimagined and repurposed, carrying with it the story of art's evolution from the street to the studio and beyond.

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