Sky & Clouds

8 artworks


  • Lono Archival Print by Prime

    Prime Lono Archival Print by Prime

    Lono Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Prime Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. John is a product of the housing projects, having been a well-known graffiti and gang tagger who got into trouble with violence and drugs. Since the late 1980s, Prime has become a successful community worker, business, and family man. In turning his life around, John has found a highly effective way of steering youth from the dangers inherent in growing up in at-risk neighborhoods and turning them into community-minded artists and cultural workers. His unique method of youth development is rooted in the art of graffiti muralism, a visual vocabulary of the streets that he has harnessed as a cultural tool for positive social change. John has created over 50 public murals and coordinated numerous public art events on O’ahu in the past 8 years. These efforts have spearheaded the creation of 808 Urban.

    $209.00

  • Terraformer Archival Print by Doze Green

    Doze Green Terraformer Archival Print by Doze Green

    Terraformer Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Doze Green X MARS-1, Street Pop Art Graffiti Legend. 2016 Doze Green X MARS-1 Terraformer, 2016 Archival pigment print in colors on Fine Art paper 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61 cm) (sheet) Ed. 45/200 Signed and numbered in pencil along the lower edge Wear to the lower-left edge, most likely inherent to the work's production.

    $406.00

  • Mioras Cup AP Archival Print by Amy Sol

    Amy Sol Mioras Cup AP Archival Print by Amy Sol

    Mioras Cup Artist Proof Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Amy Sol Modern Artwork. AP Artist Proof 2016 Signed & Marked Limited Edition Artwork Size 18x24

    $432.00

  • Organica Utopia Archival Print by Melody Avis

    Melody Avis Organica Utopia Archival Print by Melody Avis

    Organica Utopia Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Melody Avis Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Melody Avis is an artist living and working with 808 Urban, a non-profit group based in Honolulu, Hawaii.808 Urban is a collective of community cultural workers: artists, organizers and volunteers committed to improving the quality of life for our communities through arts programming. In all of our work, we strive to integrate the highest levels of artistic innovation with grassroots cultural organizing for systemic, progressive social change.

    $82.00

  • New Horizons Archival Print by Dabs Myla

    Dabs Myla New Horizons Archival Print by Dabs Myla

    New Horizons Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Dabs Myla Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. White Frame. "This painting was from our 2012 exhibition ‘Marvelous Expeditions’ at Thinkspace Gallery. The show was a split exhibition of our work and a show which we curated that featured work from our friends from all over the world. The theme of the show was traveling. The piece New Horizons was about a trip we made the year before to New Orleans with some good friends of ours. The three planes in the sky of the painting are the three friends that we went on the trip to New Orleans with." - Dabs Myla

    $406.00

  • After Rain Archival Print by Naoto Hattori

    Naoto Hattori After Rain Archival Print by Naoto Hattori

    After Rain Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Artist Naoto Hattori, Street Pop Art Graffiti Legend. Signed & Numbered Edition of 30 Archival Pigment Print on 310gsm Fine Art Paper Size: 16 x 20 Inches Release: April 11, 2016 Run of: 30 "I like the clear sky after the rain. Everything is refreshing with clean air with the earthy smell. Sometimes I feel clouded and raining in my mind, but it always lets up and able to see an angel in my mind, like the first star of the evening." - Naoto Hattori

    $322.00

  • Drone Launch Dream Archival Print by Adam Caldwell

    Adam Caldwell Drone Launch Dream Archival Print by Adam Caldwell

    Drone Launch Dream Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 300gsm Moab Rag Fine Art Paper by Adam Caldwell Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Drone Launch Dream is a surrealist depiction of the early 21st century. The dark background of sleep is broken by the launching of the New Technologies of Automation. The shadowy figure is either the dreamer or the shaper of the dream. The twin woman is asleep and awake simultaneously. Fragments and text of color weave in and out. - Adam Calwell

    $209.00

  • Unforeseen Future Giclee Print by Vincent Cacciotti

    Vincent Cacciotti Unforeseen Future Giclee Print by Vincent Cacciotti

    Unforeseen Future Limited Edition Giclee Print on Archival Cotton Rag 300 GSM Paper by Vincent Cacciotti counter-culture street artist art. A woman in a straitjacket under a beautiful sky.

    $238.00

Sky & Clouds
h2>Sky and Clouds in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Sky and clouds have often served as a canvas for the imagination, a sentiment that extends into art. In Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork, the depiction of sky and clouds goes beyond mere representation—it becomes a symbol, a backdrop for political commentary, and a technical challenge that showcases an artist's skill.

Symbolism of Sky in Art

In the tapestry of street art, sky and clouds are not just elements of nature but also metaphors for freedom, escape, and transcendence. Artists have utilized the motif of the sky to represent limitless possibilities or to contrast the grounded, often gritty nature of urban environments. Clouds, with their ever-changing forms, represent the transient nature of life and the ephemeral quality of street art itself, which can be as fleeting as a cloud passing overhead.

Technical Aspects of Depicting Sky and Clouds

From a technical standpoint, creating realistic sky and clouds in street art can be challenging due to urban canvases' large scales and textures. Graffiti artists often have to work with the texture of brick, concrete, or other materials, making clouds' softness and subtlety a complex effect. Yet, this very difficulty can elevate a work of street art, as it showcases the artist's ability to manipulate their medium and create something delicate from something as rough as a city wall.

Cultural Significance in Street Art

Culturally, sky and clouds in street art can carry many meanings, from hope and aspiration to a sense of calm amidst chaos. In areas characterized by high-rise buildings and limited views of the sky, large-scale murals featuring the sky can offer a visual respite from the concrete jungle, bringing a piece of the heavens into the urban setting.

Street Art's Reflection on Society

Furthermore, how sky and clouds are depicted in street art often reflects society's current sentiments. A tumultuous, stormy sky might echo civic unrest or political turmoil, while a serene blue sky might signify peace or a period of positive change. Street artists use these natural elements to reflect a community's mood or comment on broader societal issues.

Integration with Urban Elements

Artists sometimes integrate architectural elements into their depictions of the sky, blending the natural and the artificial. This can create illusions that transform the perception of space, turning a flat wall into a window to the sky or a portal to another world. Such works not only demonstrate artistic skill but also a deep understanding of the environment and the ability to see beyond the limitations of the urban landscape. Sky and clouds continue to inspire artists within the Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork scene, serving as a canvas for expression that transcends cultural and physical boundaries. Through these depictions, artists engage viewers, challenge perceptions, and bring the boundless sky into the structured urban environment. Whether symbolic, technical, or cultural, the representation of sky and clouds in street art is a testament to the genre's capacity to innovate and reflect the human experience.

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