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  • Get Up Silkscreen Print by Skewville

    Skewville Get Up Silkscreen Print by Skewville

    Get Up Silkscreen Print by Skewville Hand-Pulled 2-Color on MEDIUM Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 16x20 Silkscreen Print "Get Up" is a silkscreen print by the artist duo Skewville. Skewville, comprised of twin brothers Ad and Droo, is an American street art collective known for their urban art installations, paintings, and prints. They have been active in the street art scene since the late 1990s, and their work often includes thought-provoking messages, social commentary, and a distinctive visual style. The "Get Up" silkscreen print, like much of Skewville's work, is characterized by its colors, bold graphic design, and a mix of urban imagery. It features elements referencing popular culture, graffiti, and hip hop music, merging them into a unique and cohesive piece.

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    $247.00

  • Yo Yo Radio 2016 Silkscreen Print by Skewville

    Skewville Yo Yo Radio 2016 Silkscreen Print by Skewville

    Yo Yo- Tar Paper Limited Edition Metallic Silkscreen Ink on Hand Cut Organic Roofing Asphalt Felt by Graffiti Street Artist Skewville 2016 Hand Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 80 Artwork Extra Thick Tar Paper Size 24x16 " A while ago we got an opportunity to paint a building that looked like a giant radio. So we painted a giant radio on it. Since then I wanted to pay a long over-due homage to this building in Bushwick, Brooklyn that no longer exists. The original mural was just flat black with metallic silver spray paint, so when I decided to finally make a print I felt like it had to have that same feel. So the only way I know how to get that really thick metallic look is to silkscreen print it with good ol' plastisol on tar paper." - Ad Deville of Skewville

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    $304.00

  • Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Skewville

    Skewville Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Skewville

    Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Skewville Original Permanent Marker Art Drawing on USPS Mailing Label by Graffiti Artist Modern Street Artwork. 2021 Signed Original Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag 4x5.5 Marker Tagged on USPS United States Postal Service Mail Label Sticker 228-2016.  Skewville and the Art of the Slap-Up: A Street Art Staple The urban art landscape is adorned with various forms of expression, and one pivotal figure who has contributed significantly to this vibrant scene is the artist known as Skewville. With the 'Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker', Skewville offers a quintessential piece that epitomizes the slap-up style of graffiti art. This art form, which utilizes stickers - often postal labels - as the medium, has been a cornerstone of Skewville's work, allowing for a distribution of his art that transcends geographical boundaries.  Dissecting the Slap-Up Phenomenon The 'Priority 228-2016' piece by Skewville is a signed original featuring a robust slap-up tag rendered in permanent marker on a USPS mailing label. Measuring 4x5.5 inches, this work is emblematic of the artist's signature style - bold, assertive, and unapologetically street. The choice of the USPS label is deliberate and indicative of the slap-up genre, which often employs ready-made, adhesive surfaces to create art that can easily be affixed to various urban fixtures, thus integrating the artwork seamlessly into the city's fabric. Skewville's Artistic Influence and Legacy Skewville's work is not merely an act of artistic expression but a statement on the accessibility and democratization of art. By choosing to work with inherently mundane and practical materials, Skewville elevates the ordinary into the extraordinary. His tags, a visual signature, become synonymous with their environments, reflecting the artist's dialogue with the urban landscape. The impact of such works is significant, offering an uncurated and spontaneous encounter with art available to all who traverse the cityscape. Skewville's 'Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker' is more than just a piece of street pop art; it is a testament to the genre's enduring appeal and ability to communicate complex narratives through simple, powerful visual gestures. As a modern street artwork, it represents the continuous evolution of graffiti as a form and the artists like Skewville who have shaped its trajectory over the years.

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    $35.00

Black & White Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Contrast and Culture: Black & White in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Defining Visual Language with Black & White

In the visually saturated world of street pop art and graffiti, the use of black and white stands out for its stark simplicity and profound impact. These foundational colors form a visual language that is classic and contemporary, shaping the narrative of urban landscapes. Artists have long utilized the striking contrast between black and white to convey complex messages, create dramatic visuals, and draw viewers into a dialogue that transcends the need for color.

Black & White: Aesthetic Choices with Purpose

The aesthetic choice to use black and white in street pop art and graffiti is not merely a stylistic one; it is often laden with purpose. Black and white can symbolize the binary oppositions of life, such as light and dark, day and night, or the dualities within society and the self. In street pop art, this dichotomy can reflect the artist's commentary on social issues, personal identity, or cultural narratives. The absence of color forces the viewer to focus on the subject, the form, and the subtleties of shade and tone that might otherwise be overlooked.

Technique and Texture in Monochromatic Art

Technically, working with black and white requires mastery over shade, tone, and texture. Artists manipulate these elements to create depth and dimension without relying on the crutch of color. The interplay of light and shadow becomes critical, with the gradations between pure black and pure white providing a spectrum of grays that add complexity to the pieces. Texturally, black and white can range from the smooth, clean lines of precise stenciling to the rough, expressive strokes of freehand spray painting.

Cultural Symbolism in Black & White Artwork

Culturally, black and white artwork carries a timeless symbolism. In the context of street pop art and graffiti, it can represent the raw, unfiltered expression stripped of the distractions of color. This monochromatic scheme is often associated with the past, invoking a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously being seen as modern and forward-thinking. The simplicity of black and white allows for universality in the artwork, enabling it to cross cultural and socioeconomic boundaries.

Composition and Clarity in Urban Canvases

Compositionally, black and white provide clarity and focus in an urban canvas cluttered with competing stimuli. Artists use these colors to direct attention, emphasize details, and balance the visual weight within their artwork. The starkness of black against white creates a visual punch that can make even the most subtle designs stand out. In large-scale murals, this contrast can create a visual anchor, drawing the community's attention and often becoming a landmark within the neighborhood. 

Black & White in the Evolution of Street Art

As street art evolves, the role of black and white remains central. These colors have been used historically in photography and film to convey a stripped-down reality, and street artists have adopted this tradition to cut through the city's noise. Black and white also have a practical advantage; they are often more resistant to fading and weathering, ensuring the longevity of the artwork. This durability makes black and white a suitable choice for artists who want their work to endure in the public space. In the vibrant realms of street pop art and graffiti, black and white are more than mere colors—they are tools for visual storytelling, emotional impact, and symbols for cultural commentary. The use of black and white challenges artists to explore the essentials of form, composition, and contrast, creating artwork that has the power to engage, provoke, and inspire across generations and geographies. In the monochromatic shades of black and white, the urban canvas finds its voice, and the streets become a gallery of human experience, etched in the most fundamental palettes.

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