Dystopia & Ruins

16 artworks


  • The Never Sleep Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

    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.

    $99.00

  • Drop the Bomb Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

    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.

    $99.00

  • Alice in Wasteland Acid Statue Sculpture by ABCNT Alice in Wasteland Acid Statue Sculpture by ABCNT

    ABCNT Alice in Wasteland Acid Statue Sculpture by ABCNT

    Alice in Wasteland- Acid Statue Polystone Sculpture Limited Edition Artwork by Artist ABCNT of Pop Graffiti Painting & Street Art Fame. 2020 Alice in Wonderland Limited 8.5" Statue

    $489.00

  • Buy Z-Bonds Silkscreen Print by Ron Guyatt

    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.

    $99.00

  • What A Piece Of Junk 36x24 Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle What A Piece Of Junk 36x24 Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    What A Piece Of Junk- 36x24 5-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Famous Pop Art Artist Artwork. 2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 300 Artwork Size 36x24 Tim Doyle "What a Piece of Junk" 5 color hand-printed silkscreen print signed and numbered by the artist 24" x 36" signed by artist

    $253.00

  • Beyond Thunderdome Max Giclee Print by Andy Fairhurst

    Andy Fairhurst Beyond Thunderdome Max Giclee Print by Andy Fairhurst

    Beyond Thunderdome- Max Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Andy Fairhurst counter-culture street artist art. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome movie featuring Mel Gibson.

    $99.00

  • Mickey Hiroshima Archival Print by Jeff Gillette

    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

    $406.00

  • Fury Road Mad Max Silkscreen by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle Fury Road Mad Max Silkscreen by Tim Doyle

    Fury Road Mad Max Silkscreen by Tim Doyle Hand-Pulled 5-Color Screen Print on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2015 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 300 Artwork Size 12x18 Mad Max Movie Tribute, 4th Unreal Estate show

    $253.00

  • Beyond Thunderdome Blaster Giclee Print by Andy Fairhurst

    Andy Fairhurst Beyond Thunderdome Blaster Giclee Print by Andy Fairhurst

    Beyond Thunderdome- Blaster Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Andy Fairhurst counter-culture street artist art. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome movie featuring Mel Gibson.

    $99.00

  • Badges? Giclee Print by Chet Phillips

    Chet Phillips Badges? Giclee Print by Chet Phillips

    Badges? Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Chet Phillips counter-culture street artist art. Robo Cop x Judge Dredd.

    $99.00

  • What A Piece Of Junk 36x24 Metallic Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle What A Piece Of Junk 36x24 Metallic Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    What A Piece Of Junk- 36x24 Metallic Ink Variant 5-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Time Doyle Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Tim Doyle "What a Piece of Junk 36x24 Metallic Ink Silver Variant" 5 color hand-printed silkscreen print signed and numbered by the artist 24" x 36" signed as artist

    $406.00

  • Max Rockatansky Giclee Print by Mike Mitchell

    Mike Mitchell Max Rockatansky Giclee Print by Mike Mitchell

    Max Rockatansky Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Mike Mitchell counter-culture street artist art. 2015 12"x16" giclee. Hand numbered. Max Rockatansky Giclee Print by Mike Mitchell

    $129.00

  • Immortan Joe Giclee Print by Mike Mitchell

    Mike Mitchell Immortan Joe Giclee Print by Mike Mitchell

    Immortan Joe Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Mike Mitchell counter-culture street artist art. 2015 12"x16" giclee. Hand-numbered. Immortan Joe Giclee Print by Mike Mitchell

    $129.00

  • Mad Max Fury Road Silkscreen Print by Ken Taylor

    Ken Taylor Mad Max Fury Road Silkscreen Print by Ken Taylor

    Mad Max: Fury Road Limited Edition 4-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ken Taylor Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Screenprint. Hand-numbered.

    $209.00

  • Godzilla Posse #7 Red- Small - Sprayed Paint Art Collection

    Patrick Connan Godzilla Posse #7 Red Small Silkscreen Print by Patrick Connan

    Godzilla Posse #7 Red- Small 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Patrick Connan Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 11.5x16.75 Smaller Press Print Type Red Version

    $99.00

  • What A Piece Of Junk 24x18 Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle What A Piece Of Junk 24x18 Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    What A Piece Of Junk- 24x18 5-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Famous Pop Art Artist Artwork. 2015 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 24x18 Tim Doyle "What a Piece of Junk" 5 color hand-printed silkscreen print signed and numbered by the artist signed by artist

    $331.00

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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