Red

11 artworks


  • Vampire USA Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost

    Ben Frost Vampire USA Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost

    Vampire USA Company of Thieves Original Painting Spray Paint, Acrylic and Mixed Media On Wood Panel by Ben Frost Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2013 Signed Original Spray Paint & Acrylic Wood Cradled Ready To Hang Painting Artwork Size 24x32 Vampire USA by Ben Frost: A Bold Intersection of Culture and Critique Ben Frost's "Vampire USA" from the "Company of Thieves" series is a vivid example of modern pop art's seamless fusion with street sensibilities. The striking spray paint, acrylic, and mixed media composition on a wood panel embody the rebellious spirit that fuels much of contemporary street pop art and graffiti artwork. Created in 2013, this signed original artwork measures 24x32 inches and is cradled and ready to hang, offering a stark commentary on American culture through street art aesthetics. Australian artist Ben Frost is known for his visually arresting work that often repurposes the iconography of consumerism and popular culture to create new, challenging narratives. "Vampire USA" exemplifies Frost's approach, utilizing familiar symbols and subverting them to critique American society. The vampire motif layered over the stars and stripes of the American flag creates an immediate and unsettling juxtaposition. The vampire, traditionally a symbol of parasitism and predation, becomes an allegory for the darker aspects of the American dream, suggesting a nation that feeds off others or perhaps even itself. The intensity of the artwork is heightened by Frost's choice of medium and technique. The raw, visceral quality of spray paint, often associated with the underground graffiti scene, clashes with the precision of acrylics to create an anarchic and meticulous piece. This duality reflects the complex nature of American culture, where order and chaos often coexist. Decoding the Symbolism in "Vampire USA" In "Vampire USA," the flag is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the narrative. The stars and stripes become the vampire's skin, the fabric of its being, suggesting that the entity and the nation are inseparable. The use of red, white, and blue – colors that evoke feelings of patriotism – is transformed into a visual scream that challenges the viewer to reassess their understanding of national identity and values. The choice to paint on wood panels also contributes to the artwork's impact. The organic texture of wood grounds the piece in a tactile reality, in contrast to graffiti's ethereal and often ephemeral nature. It is a statement of permanence, an assertion that the questions and issues raised by the painting will not simply vanish with the morning light. "Vampire USA" is a powerful piece of street pop art that embodies the genre's ability to reflect and critique society. Ben Frost's work captures contemporary culture's zeitgeist, using the streets' language to engage with deeper themes of identity, consumption, and the American psyche. As the artwork hangs poised for display, it serves as a bold reminder of art's potential to confront, unsettle, and inspire dialogue.

    $12,500.00

  • Missing Peace Psyche B Skateboard Art Deck by Pushead

    Pushead Missing Peace Psyche B Skateboard Art Deck by Pushead

    Missing Peace Psyche B Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Mixed Media Archival Pigment Transfer & Screen Print on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Pushead. 2021 Large Signed & Dated Across Front Lip 10x32 Transfer Bottom & Screen Printed 2 Headed Frog

    $329.00

  • Special Offer Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost Special Offer Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost

    Ben Frost Special Offer Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost

    Special Offer Company of Thieves Original Painting Spray Paint, Acrylic and Mixed Media On Wood Panel by Ben Frost Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2013 Signed Original Acrylic & Spray Paint Painting Artwork Size 24x32 Ben Frost is utilizing imagery familiar to western culture in order to make a statement about the culture itself on the basis of consumerism, modern icons, big corporations, etc. Animation characters, pop icons, brand logos, and many more are transformed into vibrant artworks and find their place in galleries. With this in mind, and in the case of Ben Frost, it is futile to try to identify a clear borderline between low and high art. In reality, the artist wants the audience to think on the terms of high or low value and, by extension, what these actually mean. Over the years street artists have managed to establish themselves as respected creators and some of them have even gained international fame, transforming graffiti from a fringe art, aiming sometimes to mark street gangs’ territory, into big business.

    $9,603.00

  • Spin Magazine Webster Hall NYC 2005 Lithograph Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY Spin Magazine Webster Hall NYC 2005 Lithograph Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Spin Magazine Webster Hall NYC 2005 Lithograph Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Spin Magazine Webster Hall NYC 2005 Offset Lithograph Print Limited Edition Event Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Shepard Fairey, an urban graffiti pop street artist. 2005 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 500 Spin Magazine 20th Anniversary Bash Print by Shepard Fairey Webster Hall, NYC | Sept 28th, 2005 Offset Print on Heavy Paper Signed by the Artist [2005] Size: 23" x 32" Minor creasing and nicks to the outer margins are consistent with age, see photos.

    $475.00

  • Heavy is the Head AP Artist Proof Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Marwan Shahin Heavy is the Head AP Artist Proof Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Heavy is the Head Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Etching Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Marwan Shahin. Number 1 of 28 Signed 32x32 2019 From the new Modern-day Pharaohs series comes "Heavy is the Head" artwork made for and inspired by the poetry work of Rob J. Naylor's book with the same title releasing sooon. "HEAVY IS THE HEAD” 2019 Giclée on Etching Rag Each print is Signed, Numbered & Branded comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

    $946.00

  • Bouquet II Skateboard Art Deck by Jet Martinez

    Jet Martinez Bouquet II Skateboard Art Deck by Jet Martinez

    Bouquet II Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Jet Martinez. 2022 Limited Edition of 50 Skateboard Artwork Size 8x32 Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skate Deck Size: 8 x 31.875 Inches Release: June 28, 2022

    $298.00

  • Sale -15% Akhal- Teke War Horse Silkscreen by Dave Kinsey

    Dave Kinsey Akhal- Teke War Horse Silkscreen by Dave Kinsey

    Akhal- Teke War Horse Silkscreen by Dave Kinsey Hand-Pulled 14-Color Screen Print on Hand Deckled 300gsm Cotton Rag Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2012 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 39x32 14 color hand-pulled screen print w/deckled edge Printed on Cotton Rag 300gsm by Keigo Studios NY Signed: KINSEY / Numbered Edition of 30

    $986.00$838.00

  • Sale -15% Day Has Turned To Night- Red Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Day Has Turned To Night- Red Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    The Collaborator- Red Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Serigraph Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Signed 2021 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. 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.

    $702.00$597.00

  • Sale -15% Sirens- Red Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Sirens- Red Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Sirens- Red Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Serigraph Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Signed 2021 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. The connection of Peterson with street art is also an aspect of his work worth mentioning. Even though he has created numerous murals all over the world, the artist himself does consider himself a street artist: “I don’t think of myself as a street artist or somebody that does work in that vein, but I love the idea of doing large paintings that confront people.”

    $702.00$597.00

  • Capone Mans Best Friend Skateboard Art Deck by King Saladeen

    King Saladeen Capone Mans Best Friend Skateboard Art Deck by King Saladeen

    Capone: Man's Best Friend Deck Limited Edition Silkscreen Skateboard deck art by street pop culture artist King Saladeen. 8x32 2021 Capone Mans Best Friend Skateboard Art Deck by King Saladeen "Capone was with me in the very beginning of my journey and was with me on those long nights when I had no idea where painting could take me," says the artist. "And he always knew to walk around the canvas when I laid them out to dry. Unfortunately, he passed at a very young age, but his time with me was very important." -King Saladeen

    $289.00

  • Amelia Earharts Lockheed Vega Silkscreen Print by Laura Weaver Huff Amelia Earharts Lockheed Vega Silkscreen Print by Laura Weaver Huff

    Other Artists Amelia Earharts Lockheed Vega Silkscreen Print by Laura Weaver Huff

    Amelia Earharts Lockheed Vega 4-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Laura Weaver Huff Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Laura Weaver Huff, Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega, 1985. Screenprint, 32″ x 23″. Scuffing/Creasing Located in a few Areas, See Images, in Good Condition.

    $283.00

Red Color Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Red: A Bold Statement in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Red in the Spectrum of Street Art Expression

Red, often seen as the most assertive and dynamic of all colors, casts its passionate hue across the expansive canvas of street pop art and graffiti artwork. With its bold nature, red is not just a color—it's a declaration, a visual exclamation that demands attention and conveys intensity. Its application in the urban art scene is diverse, from the deepest burgundies to the brightest scarlets, each shade imbued with its unique energy and symbolism.

Techniques and Textures: Red's Artistic Flexibility

Artistically, red's versatility is found in its ability to stand alone and its power to accentuate when paired with other colors. The techniques employed by street artists to apply red vary greatly, from aerosol sprays that offer a misty overlay to bold brush strokes that provide texture and depth. Red in street pop art is not merely a visual tool; it's a tactile experience. The texture of red paint can range from glossy finishes that reflect the city's lights to matte surfaces that absorb and soften the intensity of the hue, each technique chosen to convey a specific message or feeling.

Cultural Resonance of Red in Urban Imagery

Culturally, red has a potent resonance, often associated with powerful emotions and ideas such as love, anger, danger, and strength. Street pop art and graffiti leverage these associations to deliver impactful artwork that can resonate universally. The color red is frequently utilized to draw the viewer's focus to critical elements of a piece, highlighting areas the artist deems most significant or using the color's signal-like quality to convey cautionary messages and urgent statements.

Compositional Strategies with Red in Art

Regarding composition, red's role in street pop and graffiti artwork is multifaceted. It can starkly contrast cooler hues, creating a visual disruption that can energize or unsettle the viewer. Conversely, when red is set against warmer tones, it can evoke feelings of warmth and comfort. The strategic placement of red within a piece can alter the viewer's perception of space, with deeper reds receding in the visual field and brighter reds advancing, a technique artists use to create movement and depth.

Symbolic Use of Red in Street Pop Art and Graffiti

Symbolically, red is laden with meaning in the context of street pop art and graffiti. It's a color that signifies everything from political affiliations to personal identity. In the urban landscape, where art serves as a voice for the voiceless, red is often the color of choice for expressing defiance and resilience. Its application is deliberate, with artists selecting the shade of red that best communicates the spirit of their message.

Evolution of Red in Urban Artistic Practice

As we consider the evolution of color used in street art, red's significance only seems to amplify. Its historical use in political and protest art continues to influence contemporary artists, who see red as a means of connecting with a rich legacy of visual activism. With advances in paint technology and application methods, the vibrancy and longevity of red in street art have increased, allowing it to maintain its potency and message over time, even in the face of environmental challenges. Red's place in street pop art and graffiti is undeniable. It is a color that can elevate a piece from mere visual noise to a poignant statement. Its shades can signify many themes and messages, from the urgency of revolution to the pulse of love that beats through city streets. As an element of the urban visual lexicon, red is as essential as the very walls it adorns, a color that will continue to be used to captivate, communicate, and challenge viewers around the world.

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