Ben Frost

Pearl Jam Nov 18th Melbourne Gig Poster Silkscreen Print by Ben Frost Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition 6 Color Screenprint Artwork. 2024 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 24x18 Silkscreen Print Official Pearl Jam Holographic Sticker on Back. Pearl Jam, Pixies & Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia. Pearl Jam Melbourne Gig Poster by Ben Frost The Pearl Jam November 18th 2024 Melbourne gig poster by Ben Frost is a striking silkscreen print that merges the visual voltage of contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork with the live energy of one of rock’s most iconic bands. This officially licensed concert print commemorates Pearl Jam’s appearance at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, joined by legendary alternative rock band Pixies and rising Australian act Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. Hand-pulled on fine art paper using six vibrant colors, this limited edition print is signed and numbered by Ben Frost and comes with an official Pearl Jam holographic sticker affixed to the back, affirming its authenticity. Visual Energy and Symbolism The artwork presents an explosive mirrored composition featuring two yellow cockatoos—native to Australia—locked in a bold and symmetrical confrontation. Their wings are ablaze with flames, rendered in a high-contrast palette of crimson, amber, and electric yellow. The birds’ feathers pulse with intensity, each form carefully delineated through Frost’s precise graphic technique. Their talons meet at the center, interlocking to form a clenched gesture that suggests solidarity, power, and resistance. Between the wings, flames rise upward, forming the spiritual and literal heat of the print—mirroring the fire and urgency that has always defined Pearl Jam’s music. Emblazoned on one wing is the date of the concert, NOV 18 2024, while the other wing marks the venue: MARVEL STADIUM MELBOURNE. The typography is seamlessly integrated into the design, serving both function and form, rooted in graffiti styling but refined through the lens of fine art silkscreen work. Artist Background and Street Pop Context Ben Frost is an internationally recognized Australian artist known for his ability to appropriate pop culture, pharmaceuticals, corporate logos, and advertising language into subversive and often satirical compositions. Through his Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Frost explores consumer culture, identity, and rebellion. This poster carries those same hallmarks of his wider body of work—exaggerated color palettes, clean linework, and a dense sense of visual stimulation. While Frost is renowned for his critiques of media saturation and capitalist spectacle, this piece celebrates a specific cultural moment. The visual style reflects his skill at mixing commercial and countercultural influences into something both collectible and critical, blending the immediacy of street art with the polish of screenprinted fine art editions. Concert Culture and Contemporary Collectibles As with all official Pearl Jam gig posters, this print serves as a functional keepsake but transcends into the realm of visual art. At 24x18 inches, the scale is significant, ideal for collectors and fans who appreciate not just the music but the iconography it inspires. Limited to only 100 hand-signed and numbered prints, it represents an exclusive collaboration between music and visual art communities. Pearl Jam has consistently aligned themselves with socially conscious and artistically progressive projects, and their ongoing partnership with artists like Ben Frost reinforces their legacy. With added support from the Pixies and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers on this tour stop, the print also captures a cross-generational exchange within alternative music. Ben Frost’s poster is more than promotional material—it is a symbolic totem of sound, culture, and resistance, crystallized through the fire of silkscreen artistry.

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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 Special Offer Company of Thieves by Ben Frost: A Bold Exploration of Consumerism in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Special Offer Company of Thieves by Ben Frost is a striking original painting that blends spray paint, acrylic, and mixed media on a wood panel, capturing the disruptive energy of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Created in 2013, this signed original measures 24x32 inches and showcases Frost's signature technique of fusing provocative imagery with consumer advertising. In this piece, a masked figure reminiscent of a famous cartoon character poses against a chaotic background filled with sale tags, price reductions, and marketing slogans. Frost manipulates the visual language of consumerism to confront the viewer with uncomfortable truths about the commodification of the human body and the pervasive influence of branding on modern identity. The Construction and Thematic Power Behind Special Offer Company of Thieves Ben Frost's use of spray paint and acrylic creates a visually aggressive texture that complements the jarring content of Special Offer Company of Thieves. The bold red and pink sale signage backdrop amplifies the sense of urgency and seduction that underpins modern consumer marketing tactics. Over this chaotic scene, Frost places a stark black and grey figure, partially painted and adorned with minimal red fabric, pulling at her clothing in a suggestive manner. The figure's head, shaped like mouse ears, adds an unsettling pop culture reference, linking innocence and corporate branding with overt sexuality. Frost’s work forces viewers to confront the exploitative dynamics often hidden beneath glossy advertising and sanitized entertainment. His layered use of mixed media reinforces the fragmentation of identity in consumer culture, a powerful hallmark of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Ben Frost’s Role as a Leading Voice in Modern Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Ben Frost, born in Australia, has consistently pushed the boundaries of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork through his fearless critique of advertising, pharmaceutical industries, and entertainment culture. His art draws from the familiar yet distorts it to reveal the underlying absurdities and contradictions of contemporary life. In Special Offer Company of Thieves, Frost exemplifies this approach by turning commercial symbols into a backdrop for rebellion and introspection. His vivid use of color, juxtaposition of icons, and aggressive presentation demand active engagement rather than passive viewing. Frost’s ability to provoke thought and discomfort through humor and distortion has solidified his position as one of the foremost artists in the evolution of modern pop-influenced graffiti and street art. The Cultural and Artistic Importance of Special Offer Company of Thieves Special Offer Company of Thieves holds significant value as a piece of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork that directly engages with contemporary issues of consumer exploitation and commodification. The choice of a wood panel as the base gives the piece a durable, street-like quality, while the combination of spray paint and acrylic layers adds depth and vitality. The deliberate clash between the figure and the chaotic pricing background captures the overload of stimuli that defines modern advertising and consumer experience. Signed by Ben Frost, this 2013 original painting remains a critical work that not only reflects the aesthetic evolution of street pop art but also challenges audiences to question the narratives sold to them daily through media and commerce.

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Yogi on Xanax 9-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite Paper by Ben Frost Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2022 Signed & Numbered Ben Frost Yogi on Xanax, 9-color Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite, 160 lb Cover 24 x24 in., 61 x 61 cm Edition of 50, signed & numbered by the artist Printed by POP!NK Editions Yogi on Xanax by Ben Frost – Consumer Critique in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Yogi on Xanax is a 2022 limited edition 9-color hand-pulled screen print by contemporary Australian artist Ben Frost, printed on 160 lb Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite cover stock in a 24 x 24 inch format. Signed and numbered in an edition of 50, this bold silkscreen work was produced by POP!NK Editions, renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship in contemporary art print production. The piece combines pharmaceutical packaging design with nostalgic cartoon imagery to produce a visually explosive and conceptually loaded commentary on modern consumer culture. Frost inserts the wide-eyed face of Yogi Bear into the unmistakable layout of a Xanax prescription label, transforming an innocent animated figure into a symbol of medication culture, psychological sedation, and branded addiction. Pharma Design Meets Cartoon Chaos Ben Frost is internationally known for his provocative use of pop culture iconography, and Yogi on Xanax exemplifies his strategy of visual collision. The imagery reappropriates the familiar Xanax box, typically associated with clinical calm, and injects it with the erratic energy of Yogi Bear’s wide grin and hypnotic spiral eye. The polished pharmaceutical layout clashes with the expressive cartoon illustration, creating a moment of visual and conceptual tension. Frost’s technique exposes the strange intersection between happiness, dependence, and entertainment. By overlaying humor onto something serious, he invites viewers to question how commercial products—from children's cartoons to anxiety medications—are embedded into cultural behavior and identity. This blend of absurdity and critique is central to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, where language and imagery from mass culture are subverted for public commentary. Material Precision and Production Integrity The print’s execution on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite paper ensures a pristine, high-fidelity surface that supports the layered ink of the 9-color silkscreen process. The heavyweight 160 lb cover stock provides durability and a gallery-quality finish, elevating the piece from poster to collectible artwork. Each color is individually hand-pulled, resulting in rich, solid applications that enhance the saturation and intensity of Frost’s bold graphics. The print’s 24 x 24 inch dimensions offer a perfect square composition, aligning the clinical symmetry of packaging design with the oversized personality of Yogi Bear’s warped cartoon form. Frost’s decision to preserve the integrity of the Xanax design while inserting his own subversive visuals makes this work a standout example of pop art precision with street-level satire. Ben Frost and the Visual Language of Commercial Rebellion Ben Frost continues to be a defining voice in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, using the language of branding, packaging, and iconography to reflect the contradictions of contemporary life. In Yogi on Xanax, he exploits the comfort of nostalgia to highlight uncomfortable truths. The cartoon becomes the messenger for a culture that medicates joy and aestheticizes control. Frost’s unique visual style—bold lines, saturated colors, and razor-sharp layout—presents a clear but distorted mirror to viewers, forcing them to reconcile the ridiculous with the real. His work does not ask for passive admiration; it demands a response. Yogi on Xanax stands as a satirical totem of consumer anxiety, wrapped in packaging that feels as familiar as it is jarring. This print does not just exist in the world of contemporary pop—it defines what it looks like when pop turns critical.

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Yogi on Xanax- Black 7-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite Paper by Ben Frost Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2022 Signed & Numbered Ben Frost Yogi on Xanax, 7-color Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite, 160 lb Cover 24 x24 in., 61 x 61 cm Edition of 25, signed & numbered by the artist Printed by POP!NK Editions Yogi on Xanax by Ben Frost – Pop Culture Intervention in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Yogi on Xanax is a 2022 limited edition 7-color hand-pulled silkscreen print by Australian-born artist Ben Frost, printed on 160 lb Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite cover paper. Measuring 24 x 24 inches, this silkscreen print was produced in a signed and numbered edition of just 25, crafted under the direction of POP!NK Editions. Known for his subversive blending of pop culture icons with controversial subject matter, Frost delivers a provocative image that fuses the innocence of Yogi Bear with the cold design language of a pharmaceutical Xanax label. This juxtaposition forces a confrontation between humor and critique, childhood nostalgia and chemical dependency, all while maintaining the graphic vibrancy and clean execution that define his studio practice. The piece is bold, glossy, and ironic—designed to trigger recognition and unsettle the viewer simultaneously. Pharmaceutical Satire and Cartoon Familiarity Collide Ben Frost’s work routinely challenges the sanitized narratives of consumer branding and media imagery. In Yogi on Xanax, the use of Yogi Bear—an animated figure associated with carefree antics and childhood television—is purposefully misaligned with the clinical, regulated world of prescription medication. The cheerful cartoon smile and brightly saturated colors stand in contrast to the red-labeled warnings and dosage marks of Xanax packaging. The artwork explores themes of escapism, emotional suppression, and the commercialization of health, suggesting that even the most innocent symbols are not immune to societal pressures. Frost’s treatment of iconography reflects the strategies central to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, where visual language is repurposed to expose hidden truths and cultural contradictions. Printing Technique, Surface Quality, and Material Precision Executed with precision on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite paper, the 7-color silkscreen process ensures that every layer of ink sits cleanly atop the surface, producing striking contrast and tonal balance. This heavy-weight paper enhances the density of color and preserves the integrity of each line and text detail. The silkscreen technique, a mainstay of pop art production since the era of Andy Warhol, allows Frost to replicate the flat commercial style of packaging design while embedding it with sharp conceptual tension. Each print is signed and hand-numbered, reinforcing its collectibility and placing it within the canon of fine-edition Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. POP!NK Editions’ involvement in the production guarantees a gallery-level standard of finish, ensuring that each print is not only conceptually rich but also technically flawless. Ben Frost’s Cultural Commentary Through Brand Distortion Ben Frost continues to push the boundaries of what pop imagery can convey in a critical, ironic, and visually arresting format. Yogi on Xanax operates on multiple levels—as parody, as product, and as visual disruption. It pulls from the mass media archive and reintroduces familiar icons with new, unsettling associations. This is central to the strategy of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, where repetition, appropriation, and recontextualization are not just aesthetic choices but radical acts. By placing a figure like Yogi Bear in the frame of medical necessity and emotional regulation, Frost questions how society assigns meaning and value to images. His art reflects a world where cartoons sell pills and pills sell calm, a world where branding and identity collapse into one unified surface. Yogi on Xanax is not just pop art—it is a sharp and unapologetic reflection of contemporary visual culture.

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