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Casey Weldon Lil Nekobasu Archival Print by Casey Weldon
Lil Nekobasu Archival Pigment Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Artist Casey Weldon Artwork. 2017 Numbered Limited Edition of 150 Artwork Size 14x14 Lil Nekobasu by Casey Weldon – Whimsical Mutation in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Casey Weldon's 2017 limited edition print Lil Nekobasu stands as a surreal and captivating piece in the world of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Released as a numbered edition of 150, this 14 by 14 inch archival pigment print is produced on fine art paper with high-fidelity color accuracy and exceptional detail. The image captures a hybrid creature that playfully merges feline charm with the visual structure of a segmented bus, a clever nod to pop culture and a direct homage to the character Catbus from Japanese animation. Yet Weldon’s version is distinctly his own, rendered with a unique softness and eerie precision that has become a trademark of his imaginative, emotionally suggestive style. The background places the creature on what appears to be a human lap, surrounded by natural textures like grass, blurring the boundaries between comfort, fantasy, and strangeness. Casey Weldon: American Pop Surrealist Reimagining the Familiar Born in the United States, Casey Weldon is known for his dreamlike compositions and frequent use of cats, glowing eyes, and nostalgic references as thematic devices. His work resides in a space where pop culture, sentimentality, and oddity converge. With Lil Nekobasu, Weldon leans into his fascination with childhood wonder and visual puns, offering a creature that is equal parts cute, cryptic, and unsettling. The deliberate detail in the fur texture, the glint in the cat’s golden eyes, and the seamless integration of mechanical segments across its back transform this into a visual paradox—playful but uncanny, tender yet odd. The print is emblematic of how Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork can elevate the bizarre and personal to the level of fine art without losing its connection to humor and nostalgia. Visual Technique and Materiality in a Digital-Physical Fusion The use of archival pigment printing in Lil Nekobasu allows for intense color vibrancy and depth, which is essential to conveying the almost hyperreal textures of Weldon’s painted forms. This medium is prized among contemporary artists for its longevity and ability to replicate the subtlety of original brushwork and gradients. The fine art paper base enhances the print’s visual impact, creating a tactile sense of depth that resonates with the physicality of traditional media while maintaining the efficiency and clarity of digital processes. The 14 x 14 inch format offers a perfect square composition that reinforces the intimacy and symmetry of the subject, placing the viewer close to this strange creature in a moment of relaxed fantasy. Cultural Echoes and the Subversive Sweetness of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork By referencing Totoro’s Catbus while creating a fully original being, Weldon engages in a cultural remix that is foundational to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The hybrid nature of Lil Nekobasu speaks to a generation raised on animated fantasies but grounded in the absurdities of adulthood. Weldon’s reinterpretation avoids imitation by amplifying personal symbolism and emphasizing mood over narrative. The print challenges the viewer to feel affection for something they cannot quite categorize. Its unsettling serenity is a commentary on how strange and charming the familiar can become through slight distortion. In the context of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Lil Nekobasu encapsulates the genre’s ability to make viewers laugh, feel, and question all at once. This piece stands as a collectible not just for fans of cats or cartoons, but for those drawn to the emotional ambiguity that defines much of the best contemporary pop-infused art.
$159.00
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Matt Gondek Mighty Vibras Offset Lithograph Print on Wood by J Balvin x Matt Gondek
Mighty Vibras Offset Lithograph Print on Wood Panel by J Balvin x Matt Gondek with Tote Bag Limited Edition Graffiti Street Pop Artwork. 2018 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 300 Artwork Size 14x23 Tattooed Up Astro Boy with Chanel Glasses. Bag Has Minor Spot Staining in Upper Area. Artwork Perfect to Near Perfect. J Balvin x Matt Gondek Cultural Synthesis in Street Pop Art The "Mighty Vibras" offset lithograph print on a wood panel is a dynamic fusion of music, street culture, and contemporary art. A collaborative piece by Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin and Los Angeles-based artist Matt Gondek, this artwork captures the essence of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork. Released in 2018, the limited edition of 300 signed and numbered pieces reflects the global influence of urban art forms and the increasingly porous boundaries between art, music, and fashion. The "Mighty Vibras" piece vividly portrays a tattooed-up Astro Boy, complete with Chanel glasses, a symbol of luxury infused with urban grit. This character, an icon of Japanese manga, is reimagined through the lens of street culture and high fashion, signifying the interconnected nature of global pop culture. Gondek's deconstructive style, known for taking apart characters and piecing them back together, is evident in the artwork's fragmented features, which are visually arresting and thematically resonant. J Balvin's influence on the piece brings a cross-cultural element that is palpable in the artwork's bold colors and the inclusion of the word "Familia" tattooed across the character's chest, a nod to the themes of kinship and belonging that pervade Balvin's music. The size of the artwork, at 14x23 inches, makes it a statement piece that stands out in any setting, from a casual living room to a high-end gallery. Intersection of Art and Merchandise Accompanying the print is a tote bag featuring the same design, highlighting the growing trend of art becoming wearable and usable in daily life. This approach to art merchandise expands the artwork's reach beyond the traditional confines of the art world, allowing it to become a part of the consumer's everyday experience. The tote bag is a mobile canvas, spreading the visual impact of the "Mighty Vibras" artwork to a broader audience. The synthesis of J Balvin's musical heritage and Matt Gondek's artistry in "Mighty Vibras" exemplifies the potential of collaboration across different creative industries. It also illustrates the power of street art to transcend its origins, infiltrating mainstream culture and fashion and becoming an emblem of contemporary lifestyle. "Mighty Vibras" is more than just an artwork; it is a cultural artifact that encapsulates the spirit of the times. It stands as a testament to the creative synergy between J Balvin and Matt Gondek, blending street art's raw energy with pop culture's gloss and, in doing so, creating a new visual language that speaks to a diverse, global audience. The limited edition nature of the piece, along with its associated merchandise, cements its status as a collectible item that holds both artistic and cultural value.
$959.00