Adam Caldwell

This Is America Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Museum Natural Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Adam Caldwell. AP Artist Proof 2015 Signed & Marked AP Limited Edition Artwork Size 17x14 "I've waited my whole life to create artwork that incorporated my grandfather Erskine Caldwell's work. The show at White Walls was the perfect chance. He was the bestselling author of over 50 books including “Tobacco Road” and “God’s Little Acre”. The show was about my grandfather's work as a writer and my step-grandmother Margaret Bourke-White’s photography. This was the centerpiece of the show and was used for the postcard as well as advertisement for the show. While I was painting a series based on the novels written by my grandfather I was looking at the lurid pulp cover depictions of seductive southern women on his paperback editions, and the photography of his second wife Margaret Bourke-White. I was interested in his critically acclaimed, socially conscious portrayals of the economic and social conditions of southern sharecroppers, and how his publishers marketed his paperback books as softcore semi-pornography detailing the sex lives of their characters. Margaret Bourke-White’s photos also display an intense interest in race, class, and social problems." - Adam Caldwell

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Castle Original One of a Kind Mixed Media & Oil Painting Artwork on Canvas by Modern Pop Dystopian Artist Adam Caldwell. 2022 Signed 11x14 Oil Mixed Media on Canvas Original Painting Ready to Hang Artwork. Adam Caldwell's Castle A Convergence of Chaos and Order in Art "Castle," an original mixed media and oil painting on canvas by Adam Caldwell, is a profound one-of-a-kind artwork that captures the intricate balance between chaos and order—a recurring theme in Caldwell's work as a modern pop dystopian artist. The 2022 signed piece, measuring 11x14 inches, expresses Caldwell's mastery in blending classical art techniques with modern street pop sensibilities, ready to be displayed and provoke thought in any setting. This piece is a visual narrative that conveys the tension between past and present, reality and imagination. At its center is a meticulously detailed castle, an emblem of medieval grandeur and stability, surrounded by abstract, almost violent brushstrokes that suggest a storm of contemporary chaos. Caldwell's "Castle" invites viewers to reflect on the dichotomy of the enduring structures we build—physical and societal—and the often tumultuous energy surrounding them. The castle, a symbol of fortitude and legacy, is juxtaposed against a backdrop of modernity's unrelenting and vibrant force, encapsulated in the riot of colors and textures that make up the canvas's background. Caldwell's artwork is further characterized by detailed sketches that evoke the sense of an underlying narrative that hints at the stories and histories embedded within the walls of such timeless structures. His mixed media approach, involving oil paint that gives depth and richness to the image, alongside other materials that contribute to the piece's texture and complexity, reflects the layered nature of history itself. "Castle" is a testament to Caldwell's ability to navigate the crosscurrents of street pop art and traditional oil painting. It is a visual exploration of the themes that define Caldwell's body of work: the intersection of historical and contemporary, the collision of dystopian and utopian elements, and the dialogue between the chaotic and the serene. Through "Castle," Caldwell continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of what pop art can be, solidifying his role as a visionary artist whose works resonate with the complexities of the modern age.

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Mme Roland in the Prison of Pelage Original One of a Kind Mixed Media & Oil Painting Artwork on Canvas by Modern Pop Dystopian Artist Adam Caldwell. 2022 Signed 11x14 Oil Mixed Media on Canvas Original Painting Ready to Hang Artwork. Adam Caldwell's "Mme Roland in the Prison of Pelage": A Fusion of Historical Narratives and Contemporary Art Adam Caldwell's original painting, "Mme Roland in the Prison of Pelage," is a poignant representation of his unique ability to intertwine historical narratives with the contemporary visual language of pop dystopian art. This 2022 signed Artwork, an 11x14 oil and mixed media on canvas, exemplifies Caldwell's profound engagement with the past and present, creating a visually striking and emotionally resonant dialogue. His approach to pop, street, and graffiti art transcends conventional boundaries, allowing for a multi-layered exploration of theme and form. The Artwork, ready to hang, presents a haunting image of Mme Roland, a figure from the French Revolution, enveloped in what appears to be a shroud, her gaze obscured yet evocative. Caldwell's use of mixed media enhances the textural depth of the piece, inviting viewers to ponder the interplay between the tangible brushstrokes on canvas and the historical weight of the subject matter. The fragmented and abstracted elements surrounding the central figure reflect the chaos and turmoil of Mme Roland's time. Yet, they resonate with the complexities of the modern era, suggesting parallels between the two. In Caldwell's work, the canvas becomes a site where the lines between street pop art and traditional oil painting blur, creating a space where the echoes of history meet the aesthetics of modern-day graffiti and pop art. The layering of media and imagery in "Mme Roland in the Prison of Pelage" is characteristic of Caldwell's style, which often features a juxtaposition of classical and contemporary elements, hinting at the cyclical nature of societal struggles and the perennial quest for justice and freedom. The painting stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of historical figures and events in the discourse of modern art, particularly within the realms of pop and street art, which have traditionally served as platforms for social commentary and critique. Caldwell's work invites reflection on the lessons of history, the enduring spirit of revolutionary figures, and the role of art as a medium for examining and understanding the human condition. In essence, Adam Caldwell's "Mme Roland in the Prison of Pelage" is more than just a painting; it is a narrative captured in oil and mixed media, a statement on the continuum of history, and a reflection of the power of art to encapsulate both the specific and the universal. Through works like this, Caldwell continues to push the boundaries of what pop art can convey, bridging the gap between the past and the present, the historical and the contemporary, the classical and the street.

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New! Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Adam Caldwell Modern Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 17x14 New! • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 14 x 17 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Adam Caldwell in a limited edition of 20

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