Dystopia & Ruins

20 artworks


  • Harper and John R Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Harper and John R Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Harper and John R Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Museo Portfolio Rag Paper by Urban Pop Artist Stephanie Buer Modern Artwork. 2015 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 20x16

    $270.00

  • Break Free 29 HPM Archival Print by Jessica Hess

    Jessica Hess Break Free 29 HPM Archival Print by Jessica Hess

    Break Free 29 Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Archival Pigment Prints on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper by Jessica Hess Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Hand-Embellished Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 24 x 20 Inches Release: July 26, 2019 “Break Free” is part of a new series of paintings focusing on the strange abstraction of manmade structures through disuse, decay, and demolition in contrast with the beauty of their reclamation by nature. All will return to the Earth one day." - Jessica Hess

    $489.00

  • 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

  • Protect the eARTh HPM 2 Hand-Embellished Silkscreen Print by Hijack

    Hijack Protect the eARTh HPM 2 Hand-Embellished Silkscreen Print by Hijack

    Protect the eARTh HPM 2 Hand-Embellished Limited Edition 11-Color Silkscreen & Acrylic Paint on Fine Art Paper by Artist Hijack Graffiti Street Pop Artwork. 2022 Signed 1 of 1 Unique HPM Hand Embellished Limited Edition of 10 One of a Kind Silkscreens Artwork Size 22.5x30 Custom Framed Silkscreen of Man With Broken Umbrella Walking By Graffiti Wall. A striking manifestation of contemporary street art, "Protect the eARTh HPM 2" by Hijack offers viewers a penetrating gaze into environmental consciousness, seamlessly woven into urban settings. The piece, crafted in 2022, showcases not only the artist's commitment to highlighting pressing global issues but also his refined expertise in blending different artistic mediums. At the heart of this artwork is a lone figure, attempting to navigate an urban expanse with a vivid, broken blue umbrella as his shield. The umbrella, fragmented yet distinctly prominent in its hue, symbolizes Earth's endurance amidst the adversities thrust upon it. The deep blue, reminiscent of the planet's boundless oceans and skies, stands in stark juxtaposition against the monochromatic city background. This backdrop, depicting a graffiti-laden wall, offers a raw depiction of urban decay, further accentuated by the figure's shadowy presence. Amid the chaotic jumble of spray paint and scribbles, certain inscriptions like "Protect eARTh" and "I LOVE EARTH" boldly emerge, acting as poignant reminders of the work's central theme. With "Protect the eARTh HPM 2", Hijack embarks on a quest to bridge the seemingly disparate worlds of urban decay and environmental conservation. This 1 of 1 unique hand-embellished edition, limited to just ten silkscreens, spans a canvas measuring 22.5x30 inches, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconsider their relationship with the environment. Every brushstroke and silkscreen imprint echoes Hijack's signature style, culminating in a piece that is as thought-provoking as it is visually arresting.

    $10,000.00

  • Protect the eARTh Silkscreen Print by Hijack

    Hijack Protect the eARTh Silkscreen Print by Hijack

    Protect the eARTh Hand-Pulled 4-Color Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Graffiti Artist Hijack Rare Street Art Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 22.5x30 Silkscreen of Man With Broken Blue Umbrella Walking By Graffiti Wall. Hijack's "Protect the eARTh" serves as a profound reflection on the intersection of urban life and environmental consciousness. Crafted in 2022, this artwork, confined to a limited edition of 50 pieces, demonstrates the artist's knack for capturing the zeitgeist of our contemporary world. Spanning a canvas of 22.5x30 inches, the print communicates a tale both intimate and universal through its evocative imagery. A key component of the composition is the solitary figure, navigating an urban landscape with a broken blue umbrella. This umbrella, damaged yet still fulfilling its role, is emblematic of the Earth's resilience in the face of human-induced challenges. Its vibrant blue color, a symbol of the planet's vast waters and clear skies, contrasts starkly with the gritty, grayscale urban setting. The backdrop, an old graffiti wall, underscores the impermanence of human endeavors. Amidst the myriad of tags and markings, the words "Protect eARTh" and "I LOVE EARTH" stand out, echoing the piece's overarching theme. Through these seemingly random but carefully chosen scribbles, Hijack emphasizes the importance of cherishing and preserving our environment. "Protect the eARTh" is more than a captivating visual; it's an urgent plea. While it draws from the aesthetics and ethos of pop graffiti art, the piece transcends the genre, becoming a universal statement about our collective responsibility towards the planet. In this print, Hijack masterfully converges the immediacy of street art with a timeless message, creating a poignant reminder of the world's fragility and our role within it.

    $4,500.00

  • Sleeping Giants Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Sleeping Giants Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Sleeping Giants 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 Signed Limited Edition Sleeping Giants • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 11 x 17 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Stephanie Buer in a limited edition of 12

    $209.00

  • Throwback Silver Canbot Canz HPM Hand-Embellished by Czee13 Throwback Silver Canbot Canz HPM Hand-Embellished by Czee13

    Czee13 Throwback Silver Canbot Canz HPM Hand-Embellished by Czee13

    Throwback Silver Canbot Canz HPM Hand Painted Limited Edition Vinyl Art Toy Collectible Artwork by street graffiti Czee13. 2021 Signed Hand Painted HPM Edition of 20. Hand-painted rust-colored Canbot Canz by Czee13. Riffing on the OG silver bot, this is your chance to own a piece of Canbot Canz history, painted by the creator, and in one of the most sought-after designs! New In Box

    $489.00

  • Idolize Blotter Art Blotter Paper Lithograph Print by Naoto Hattori

    Naoto Hattori Idolize Blotter Art Blotter Paper Lithograph Print by Naoto Hattori

    Idolize Blotter Art Surreal Artwork Limited Edition Offset Lithograph Print on Perforated Paper Sheet by Artist Naoto Hattori. 2014 Signed & Hand-Numbered Limited Edition of 150 Artwork Size 8.3x10.8 Perforated Blotter Sheet

    $373.00

  • Ozymandias Archival Print by Scott Listfield

    Scott Listfield Ozymandias Archival Print by Scott Listfield

    Ozymandias Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Scott Listfield.

    $482.00

  • Heidelberg Giclee Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Heidelberg Giclee Print by Stephanie Buer

    Heidelberg Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Stephanie Buer.

    $209.00

  • Packard Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Packard Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Packard Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Rag Bright Paper by Modern Pop Street Graffiti Artist Stephanie Buer. Packard • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 16 x 20 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Stephanie Buer in a limited edition of 20 Misprint on COA "Parkard"

    $174.00

  • Remnants Angels Giclee Print by Brin Levinson

    Brin Levinson Remnants Angels Giclee Print by Brin Levinson

    Remnant's Angels Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Brin Levinson. Brin Levinson - "Remnant's Angels" Limited edition fine art giclee print Signed and numbered by the artist Edition of 25 copies 12" x 18"

    $99.00

  • Untitled Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Untitled Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Untitled Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Stephanie Buer.

    $209.00

  • Kwame Did It Giclee Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Kwame Did It Giclee Print by Stephanie Buer

    Kwame Did It Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Stephanie Buer.

    $209.00

  • Road to Sanctuary Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    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

    $242.00

  • Road to Sanctuary Gold Variant Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    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

    $283.00

  • 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

  • Junkyard Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Junkyard Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Junkyard Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Rag Bright Paper by Modern Pop Street Graffiti Artist Stephanie Buer. 2021 Junkyard • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 12 x 12 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Stephanie Buer in a limited edition of 20

    $174.00

  • Continental Motors Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Continental Motors Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Continental Motors Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Artist Stephanie Buer, Street Pop Art Graffiti Legend. Signed & Numbered 2019 Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 24 x 12 Inches Release: November 30, 2019 Run of: 50 "This painting is a portrait of the Continental Motors Factory in East Detroit. I have been exploring Detroit for 17 years and this was the very first time I had visited this factory. I love that there are always new places to discover and explore in this city. Continental Motors is the largest painting I have ever made, the original is 5’ long. The building and the snow were so stunning, I really wanted to make an image that captured everything." - Stephanie Buer

    $242.00

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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