Artwork Description
Rio Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Scott Listfield.
2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Duran Duran Album Cover Image with Astronaut Space Man in Urban City Landscape.
Scott Listfield Rio Limited Edition Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Scott Listfield’s Rio limited edition giclee print captures a vivid collision of music history, urban culture, and pop surrealism. Known for his recurring motif of a lone astronaut navigating contemporary landscapes, Listfield reimagines Los Angeles’ iconic Capitol Records building with a dreamlike twist. The composition is saturated in warm pink tones, casting the city in a retro-futuristic light that feels both nostalgic and otherworldly. The street scene is dominated by bold visual cues — a towering billboard featuring the instantly recognizable Duran Duran “Rio” album cover and the Hollywood street sign grounding the image in a real-world location. Listfield’s astronaut stands in stark contrast to the familiar architecture and pop references. Clad in a detailed space suit, the figure seems detached yet curiously present, as though wandering through a music-infused memory or an alternate timeline. This juxtaposition between an extraterrestrial explorer and everyday city life has become a hallmark of Listfield’s work, offering a commentary on how we navigate a world saturated with pop culture, advertising, and media. The astronaut becomes a silent observer, reflecting our own place in a society shaped by decades of cultural landmarks. The Duran Duran reference adds another layer of meaning. “Rio,” released in 1982, was not only a commercial success but also an emblem of the vibrant, image-driven music scene of the early MTV era. By inserting this album imagery into a contemporary street setting, Listfield blurs the line between past and present, celebrating the way music and visual art continue to shape identity. The pink-hued palette enhances this nostalgic atmosphere, evoking the neon glow and pastel aesthetic often associated with 1980s pop culture while keeping a modern edge through sharp digital-like detailing. As a limited edition giclee print, the piece offers collectors a museum-quality reproduction of Listfield’s original vision. Printed on fine art paper, it preserves the rich color gradients and intricate textures that define the work. The meticulous detail of the astronaut’s suit, the architectural curves of Capitol Records, and the bold typography of the Duran Duran billboard all contribute to a layered visual experience. This is not merely an illustration of a city scene but a complex narrative that merges street pop art and graffiti-inspired sensibilities with music history and sci-fi exploration. Scott Listfield, an American artist based in Massachusetts, has built an internationally recognized career by placing his anonymous astronaut in settings loaded with cultural symbolism. In Rio, his approach invites viewers to step into a world where time is fluid, where a space traveler can stroll past the epicenter of music history under a surreal, candy-colored sky. For collectors of street pop art and music-inspired graffiti artwork, this print embodies a unique blend of urban energy, art history, and pop nostalgia.
