Dystopia & Ruins

Ron Guyatt The Never Sleep Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

The Never Sleep- Zombie Apocalypse Propaganda Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ron Guyatt Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Artist Ron Guyatt created this great propaganda poster to help support our fight against the looming zombie apocalypse. The posters educate the population to the need to military respond to the threat. Each poster is signed and numbered, measures 18″ x 24″, and is available in a limited edition of 100.

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$99.00
Ron Guyatt Drop the Bomb Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Drop the Bomb- Zombie Apocalypse Propaganda Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ron Guyatt Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Artist Ron Guyatt created this great propaganda poster to help support our fight against the looming zombie apocalypse. The posters educate the population to the need to military respond to the threat. Each poster is signed and numbered, measures 18″ x 24″, and is available in a limited edition of 100.

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$99.00
Ron Guyatt Buy Z-Bonds Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Buy Z-Bonds- Zombie Apocalypse Propaganda Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ron Guyatt Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Artist Ron Guyatt created this great propaganda poster to help support our fight against the looming zombie apocalypse. The posters educate the population to the need to military respond to the threat. Each poster is signed and numbered, measures 18″ x 24″, and is available in a limited edition of 100.

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$99.00
Raid71 Space Invader London Green Silkscreen Print by Raid71

Space Invader London- Green 4-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Raid71 Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Space Invader from the game destroying a depiction of the real London UK City.

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$489.00
Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Northbound Whale Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

Sea Also Rises- Northbound Whale Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 24x36 full-bleed 6 color screenprint. Signed and Numbered edition of 200.

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$253.00
Raid71 Cultural Impact St Pauls Silkscreen Print by Raid71

Cultural Impact St Pauls 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Raid71 Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Space Invader from the game destroying a depiction of the real Saint Pauls Church.

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$489.00
Jeff Gillette Mickey Hiroshima Archival Print by Jeff Gillette

Mickey Hiroshima Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Rag Paper by Jeff Gillette Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2013 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Size 14x9 "I am from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. In the late 1980s, I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal for two years. During this two-year stint, I visited every major city in India, finding myself exploring the huge slums found there. On my return home, I moved from the Mid-West to escape the snow to teach High School Art in Orange County, California. Since finishing my MFA at Cal State Fullerton, I have been exhibiting in galleries both at home and abroad. My work is most often landscapes. A major portion of my output is paintings of slums of the developing world, where I often add an element of western cultural privilege (and oblivion) into settings of urban blight. Inspiration for what I call “Slumscapes” comes from the first-hand experience of traveling. Most often I return over and over to my favorite destination: India. In the vast poverty-stricken fringes of its vast megalopolises, I trip out on how the economic disparities are obscenely extreme. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Mumbai slums: photographing, filming, creating Plein Aire paintings, and creating interactive street art. Besides depicting slums, my artwork portrays post-apocalyptic debris fields, landfills, and detritus-cluttered deserts. The Juxtaposition of Disney themes and beloved characters (i.e.: Mickey Mouse) with all these dystopias best conveys my personal views. Pondering contemporary social, political, economical and philosophical conundrums, I can’t help but feel absurdly helpless, pessimistic and humored about the future of Western Civilization…" - Jeff Gillette

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$406.00
Oliver Barrett Its Still a Mess Giclee Print by Oliver Barrett

It’s Still a Mess Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Oliver Barrett Dystopian Street Art Pop Artwork Artist. 12″ x 12″ giclee, have editions of 40, Signed & Numbered

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$209.00
Ron Guyatt Liberty Prime Red Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Liberty Prime- Red Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ron Guyatt Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Inspired by the cult classic video game Fallout 4 sci-fi robot. 2 color 9″ x 24″ screen-printed posters.

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$129.00
Ron Guyatt Liberty Prime Metallic Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Liberty Prime- Metallic Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ron Guyatt Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Metallic Gold In. Inspired by the cult classic video game Fallout 4 sci-fi robot. 2 color 9″ x 24″ screen-printed posters.

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$153.00
Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Canals of Midtown Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

Sea Also Rises- Canals of Midtown Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Title: The Canals of Midtown Poster artist: Tim Doyle Edition: 1st edition hand signed and numbered out of only 100 that were printed Year: 2013 Type: Limited edition screen printed poster Size: 20x30 Location: Nakatomi, Inc. Venue: Sea Also Rises

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$253.00
Justin Anville Road to Sanctuary Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Road to Sanctuary 5-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 30″ x 24″ 5-color Screenprint on 100lb cougar white, and it is signed out of an edition of 40

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$242.00
Justin Anville Road to Sanctuary Gold Variant Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Road to Sanctuary- Gold Variant 5-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Gold Variant 30″ x 24″ 5-color Screenprint on 100lb cougar white, and it is signed out of an edition of 10

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$283.00
Oliver Barrett This Place is Still Gross Giclee Print by Oliver Barrett

This Place is Still Gross Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Oliver Barrett Dystopian Street Art Pop Artwork Artist. 12″ x 12″ giclee, have editions of 40, Signed & Numbered

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$209.00

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.

14 artworks

Ron Guyatt The Never Sleep Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Ron Guyatt Drop the Bomb Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Ron Guyatt Buy Z-Bonds Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Raid71 Space Invader London Green Silkscreen Print by Raid71

Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Northbound Whale Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

Raid71 Cultural Impact St Pauls Silkscreen Print by Raid71

Jeff Gillette Mickey Hiroshima Archival Print by Jeff Gillette

Oliver Barrett Its Still a Mess Giclee Print by Oliver Barrett

Ron Guyatt Liberty Prime Red Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Ron Guyatt Liberty Prime Metallic Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Canals of Midtown Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

Justin Anville Road to Sanctuary Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Justin Anville Road to Sanctuary Gold Variant Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Oliver Barrett This Place is Still Gross Giclee Print by Oliver Barrett

Exploring Dystopia and Ruins through Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Dystopian Imagery as Commentary in Urban Art