Dystopia & Ruins

9 artworks


  • New! Archival Print by Adam Caldwell

    Adam Caldwell New! Archival Print by Adam Caldwell

    New! Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Adam Caldwell Modern Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 17x14 New! • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 14 x 17 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Adam Caldwell in a limited edition of 20

    $174.00

  • CN Rail Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer CN Rail Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    CN Rail Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Stephanie Buer, Street Pop Art Graffiti Legend. Signed & Numbered Archival Pigment Print on Hand-Deckled 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 18.5 x 14 Inches Release: March 13, 2020 "This piece is a drawing I made from images gathered while exploring the Packard Plant years ago. It was taken before the Packard Plant was purchased and renovated, back when I used to live in Detroit and wander the plant regularly. That place is very special to me and my early development as an artist." –Stephanie Buer

    $242.00

  • LivEvil Archival Print by Van Saro

    Van Saro LivEvil Archival Print by Van Saro

    LivEvil Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Van Saro & John Park Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. "This piece was the fourth or fifth collab that we did together. The themes varied but the composition stayed pretty consistent with Van’s beautifully painted figures anchoring my background colors and support characters. The quote provided by Van is from the Buddah. We had been staying pretty consistent with the compositions of our collabs, usually with one of Van’s oil figures left of center anchoring the piece while I handled the background color composition and added support characters. I don’t think we discussed anything before starting." - John Park

    $250.00

  • Sale -15% Not By Victory HPM Cradled Wood Silkscreen Print by Eddie Colla

    Eddie Colla Not By Victory HPM Cradled Wood Silkscreen Print by Eddie Colla

    Not By Victory Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Screen Print & Mixed Media on Cradled Wood Panel by Eddie Colla Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Since 2005, his wheatpastes and stencils can be found throughout public spaces in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Miami. Eddie's work first began to garner national recognition when his street art began incorporating images of Barack Obama throughout the 2008 Presidential election. His growing popularity landed him attention on internet blogs, features in six published books, and participation in the "Manifest Hope Art Gallery" shows at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and at the Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. His designs have been transformed many times over, from stickers, album and magazine covers.

    $771.00$655.00

  • This Is America AP Giclee Print by Adam Caldwell

    Adam Caldwell This Is America AP Giclee Print by Adam Caldwell

    This Is America Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Museum Natural Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Adam Caldwell. AP Artist Proof 2015 Signed & Marked AP Limited Edition Artwork Size 17x14 "I've waited my whole life to create artwork that incorporated my grandfather Erskine Caldwell's work. The show at White Walls was the perfect chance. He was the bestselling author of over 50 books including “Tobacco Road” and “God’s Little Acre”. The show was about my grandfather's work as a writer and my step-grandmother Margaret Bourke-White’s photography. This was the centerpiece of the show and was used for the postcard as well as advertisement for the show. While I was painting a series based on the novels written by my grandfather I was looking at the lurid pulp cover depictions of seductive southern women on his paperback editions, and the photography of his second wife Margaret Bourke-White. I was interested in his critically acclaimed, socially conscious portrayals of the economic and social conditions of southern sharecroppers, and how his publishers marketed his paperback books as softcore semi-pornography detailing the sex lives of their characters. Margaret Bourke-White’s photos also display an intense interest in race, class, and social problems." - Adam Caldwell

    $253.00

  • Walk Together Giclee Print by Dragon76

    Dragon76 Walk Together Giclee Print by Dragon76

    Walk Together Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Dragon76. #30/30 Edition of 30 14 x 14 inches / 35.5 x 35.5 cm Fine Art Print on 290gsm paper Signed and numbered by the artist

    $238.00

  • Sign 1 Archival Print by Eddie Colla

    Eddie Colla Sign 1 Archival Print by Eddie Colla

    Sign 1 Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on 300gsm Moab Entrada Rag Matte Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Eddie Colla. "Sign 1" 11x14 inches (28x36cm) Archival pigment print on 300 gr Moab Entrada Rag Matte Fine Art Paper edition size 50 Signed and numbered "Sometimes I make an image that I am always referring back to. This is one of those images. For as many times as I have tried to describe what it is that haunts me about this one, I have never been able to adequately describe why. These are the ones I never let go of because for me personally I can't really ever unravel the draw. In my opinion, on a very basic level that is what art is for. To communicate something or evoke something that you couldn't otherwise express with words or by some other means. I've never been able to translate this piece into a coherent explanation. It is solitary experience . Which is what makes it meaningful to me." -Eddie Colla

    $174.00

  • Relik Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Relik Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Relik Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290gsm Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Stephanie Buer. 2020 Relik Signed Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 17x14

    $209.00

  • Fixer-Upper HPM Archival Print by Jessica Hess

    Jessica Hess Fixer-Upper HPM Archival Print by Jessica Hess

    Fixer-Upper Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Archival Pigment Prints on 290gsm Moab Entrada Rag Bright Paper by Jessica Hess Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2020 Signed Limited Edition Fixer-Upper • Autographed archival pigment print • Additional unique paint embellishments on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 14 x 17 inches Hand-embellished, signed and numbered by artist Jessica Hess in a limited embellished edition of 5

    $283.00

Dystopia & Ruins

Exploring Dystopia and Ruins through Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Dystopia and ruins have become pervasive themes in street pop art and graffiti artwork, serving as a canvas for artists to explore and critique contemporary societal issues. The stark, often haunting imagery of dystopian landscapes provides a powerful contrast to the vibrant and energetic style typically associated with street pop art, offering a visual dichotomy that compels viewers to reflect on the current state of the world and its direction. These themes are recurrent in urban spaces where the rawness of dilapidated buildings and the remnants of industrial sites offer a tangible link to the concept of decay and the fallibility of human progress. The portrayal of dystopian themes in graffiti art is not just about bleak futures but also serves as a metaphor for resistance and a call to action. Artists use the symbolism of ruins to represent the decay of moral, social, and political structures, challenging the audience to question the sustainability of current systems and practices. Using such imagery in public spaces democratizes the expression of these concerns, taking the discourse out of academic and political arenas and into the everyday world, making it accessible and immediate.

Dystopian Imagery as Commentary in Urban Art

In urban art, the representation of dystopia and ruins often carries an undercurrent of social commentary, indicting environmental degradation, economic disparities, and the loss of community. The visual language of ruins in street pop art and graffiti artwork echoes the post-apocalyptic narratives in literature and film, bridging popular culture and fine art. These depictions serve as cautionary tales, illustrating the potential consequences of humanity's current trajectory and inviting viewers to contemplate alternative futures. Street artists utilize the decaying surfaces of the urban environment as a literal foundation for their work, embedding their art within the fabric of the dystopian landscapes they depict. This integration of art and environment blurs the line between the artwork and the context it critiques, reinforcing the message that the dystopian scenarios portrayed are not far-removed possibilities but present realities that are unfolding in slow motion. Through this integration, street pop art becomes a form of visual activism, harnessing the power of public space to foster dialogue and inspire change. The transient nature of the medium itself amplifies the resonance of dystopian themes in street pop art and graffiti. Graffiti, often subject to erasure and degradation, mirrors the impermanence and fragility of civilization, adding a layer of poignancy to artworks that reflect on societal collapse and the ephemeral nature of human achievements. This impermanence also speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, as artists continually recreate and reimagine their work, just as societies must adapt and evolve to avoid the dystopian outcomes they fear. The exploration of dystopia and ruins in street pop art and graffiti artwork provides a critical lens through which artists and audiences can engage with the complexities of the modern world. By juxtaposing the ruinous landscapes of a potential future with the immediacy of street-level expression, artists challenge passersby to confront uncomfortable truths about the state of society. As a result, these artworks become not just reflections of a possible future but also potent symbols of the power of art to provoke thought and stimulate discourse on the path toward a more hopeful and sustainable world.

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