Black

6 artworks

  • Modern Living- Brown HPM Hand-Embellished Silkscreen Print by Faile

    Faile Modern Living- Brown HPM Hand-Embellished Silkscreen Print by Faile

    Modern Living- Brown 6-Color Hand-Pulled Hand-Embellished HPM Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 290gsm Coventry Cotten Rag by Faile Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Hand-painted Varied Edition of 250 Acrylic & Silkscreen Ink Heavyweight Archival Paper Signed, Stamped & Embossed Size 19.5 x 25 inches (50 x 63.5cm) approx Signed on the front by Faile Numbered on the back the back also contains a large print by Faile Due to the handmade bespoke nature of this artwork, some small creases and bleedthrough can be found throughout.

    $1,725.00

  • Soul Rebel Letterpress Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY x Dennis Morris

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Soul Rebel Letterpress Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY x Dennis Morris

    Soul Rebel- Bob Marley 1-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Letterpress Print on Cream Speckle Tone Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. 16 inches by 19.5 inches Edition of 450 May 19, 2021 This letterpress set in collaboration with photographer Dennis Morris commemorates the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s passing. The series represents the amazing breadth of Marley’s character… the philosopher, the confrontational warrior for justice, and the evangelist for love and connection. Bob

    $384.00

  • Confrontation Letterpress Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY x Dennis Morris

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Confrontation Letterpress Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY x Dennis Morris

    Confrontation- Bob Marley 1-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Letterpress Print on Cream Speckle Tone Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. 16 inches by 19.5 inches Edition of 450 May 19, 2021 This letterpress set in collaboration with photographer Dennis Morris commemorates the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s passing. The series represents the amazing breadth of Marley’s character… the philosopher, the confrontational warrior for justice, and the evangelist for love and connection. Bob

    $384.00

  • Way of the Cross Silver Obscure Serigraph Print by Zes Zeser

    Zes Zeser Way of the Cross Silver Obscure Serigraph Print by Zes Zeser

    Way of the Cross Silver Obscure Serigraph Print by Zes Zeser Limited Edition Hand Pulled Artwork on Fine Art Paper Modern Street Graffiti Pop Artist. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 28x19.5 With Artist Signed COA Way of the Cross Silver Obscure Serigraph Print by Zes Zeser Way of the Cross Silver by Zes Zeser is a haunting visual document steeped in the tension and silence that defines the urban environment after dark. Released in 2014 as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 25, this 28x19.5 inch serigraph pushes the language of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork into poetic, cinematic terrain. Printed on fine art paper through traditional hand-pulled screen print techniques, the piece captures a uniquely nocturnal visual experience with a stark monochromatic silver palette that references both the photographic roots of graffiti documentation and the emotional gravity of solitary exploration. Atmosphere and Iconography in Urban Decay The piece presents a lone figure standing on a lattice of metal girders, possibly a bridge or part of industrial infrastructure, with the electrical wires above and the sprawl of Los Angeles dimly glowing in the background. The central subject faces away from the viewer, anonymous yet human, framed by a linear burst of converging lines formed by both architectural elements and the city’s electrical veins. The title, Way of the Cross, evokes religious pilgrimage, struggle, and suffering—a layered allusion that transforms this suspended moment into a metaphor for endurance and isolation in contemporary city life. The visual elements suggest risk, abandonment, and confrontation with personal demons, all hallmarks of Zes Zeser’s intensely autobiographical approach to street art. Zes Zeser’s Impact on Street Art Culture Zes Zeser, known for his deep roots in the Los Angeles graffiti scene, blends raw graffiti aesthetics with a refined compositional eye often associated with gallery work. His use of grayscale, combined with sparse but precise composition, bridges the divide between photographic realism and the ephemeral energy of graffiti bombing. With a background as both a vandal and a trained artist, Zeser’s serigraphs like this one become maps of his emotional and physical journeys across the city, often created under duress, in the margins of legality and personal risk. Way of the Cross Silver represents a crystallization of Zeser’s dual identity—anonymous tagger and fine art practitioner. The bleak elegance of the piece is intensified by the use of silver ink, which gives the work a cold, reflective quality, enhancing the mood of desolation and existential weight. The limited edition run of just 25, each signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, cements its place as a collector’s artifact that merges subcultural graffiti heritage with contemporary art relevance. A Cinematic Freeze Frame in the Urban Landscape This artwork is more than a static image; it functions as a freeze-frame of movement, a visual distillation of street-level poetry. It occupies a space between documentary and dreamscape, a whispered narrative about the soul of a city as experienced by those who climb, tag, and wander its skeletal scaffolding under cover of darkness. In the context of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Way of the Cross Silver remains a bold testament to introspection amidst chaos—silent, silver-toned, and unforgettable.

    $500.00

  • Lively Up Yourself Letterpress Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY x Dennis Morris

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Lively Up Yourself Letterpress Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY x Dennis Morris

    Lively Up Yourself- Bob Marley 1-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Letterpress Print on Cream Speckle Tone Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. 16 inches by 19.5 inches Edition of 450 May 19, 2021 This letterpress set in collaboration with photographer Dennis Morris commemorates the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s passing. The series represents the amazing breadth of Marley’s character… the philosopher, the confrontational warrior for justice, and the evangelist for love and connection. Bob

    $384.00

  • Black Dynamite Blacklight Silkscreen Print by Jeremy Wheeler

    Jeremy Wheeler Black Dynamite Blacklight Silkscreen Print by Jeremy Wheeler

    Black Dynamite Blacklight Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Jeremy Wheeler Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art.

    $134.00

Black Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Depth and Dimension: The Role of Black in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Black as a Powerful Medium in Urban Art

Black, a color that can be both the absence of light and the amalgamation of all pigments in the art world, holds a fundamental place in the street pop art and graffiti genres. Its multifaceted and profound use provides depth, contrast, and definition. In the hands of artists, black is not merely a color; it's an essential component of visual storytelling that can convey various themes and emotions, from the stark and severe to the rich and sophisticated.

Techniques Embracing the Intensity of Black

The techniques used to apply black in urban artwork are as diverse as the artists themselves. It can be found in the sharp lines of stencils that cut through the noise of colorful backdrops or in the swirling shadows that give murals a sense of life and movement. Black often outlines figures and shapes, making them pop from their surroundings and granting them an arresting visual clarity. In addition, the texture of black paint or ink can range from a matte finish that absorbs light, creating a void-like effect, to a glossy sheen that suggests a sleek, modern aesthetic. Culturally, black carries significant weight. It can symbolize rebellion or conformity, chaos or order, nothingness, or the complex integration of all that is colorful. In street pop art and graffiti, black is commonly associated with the underground, the edgy, and the avant-garde. It is the color of the night, the urban, and the unknown. Black's ability to make other colors stand out while still commanding its presence makes it a powerful tool for artists seeking to challenge norms and make bold statements.

Compositional Balance and Boldness with Black

In composition, black's role is unparalleled. It offers an anchor within the artwork, a point of return for the eye amidst the visual excitement of brighter hues. Using black can balance a piece, adding a sense of stability and grounding. However, it also has the power to dominate, to turn a multicolored mural into a monochromatic statement, or to bring a sense of solemnity and gravity to street pop art and graffiti pieces. The future of black in street pop art and graffiti artwork looks as solid as the color itself. As urban art continues to evolve, the applications and symbolism of black are likely to deepen and diversify. New materials and methods will expand the range of textures and finishes available to artists, from the blackest blacks that absorb nearly all light to reflective surfaces that play with the urban environment's illumination. In street pop art and graffiti, black is a foundational element, a color as essential as the spaces it adorns. It is a color that speaks in whispers and shouts, a color that refuses to be silent, and a color that, paradoxically, brings the vibrant world of urban art to life. Whether used with precision or with wild abandon, black remains a testament to the enduring power and versatility of color in the hands of those who seek to transform the cityscape into a canvas of personal expression and public engagement.
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