Eddie Colla

Cacophony Hand-Painted Multiple Archival Pigment Print on 3 Tiers of Laser-Cut Acrylic Panel ready to hang by Eddie Colla Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Laser Cut Acrylic Artwork Size 18x18 "The Goldfish Girl was created almost a decade ago. I often revisit it, and she has been the longest continuing character I've created. I often write backstories for these characters to help me create the pieces, but they are generally never shared with the viewer. The Goldfish Girl was born in mainland China and raised mostly by a single father. Her mother passed away when she was 18 months old from cancer. She was often very ill as a child and was eventually diagnosed with a compromised immune system disorder, although a precise diagnosis was never given. This is the reason for always wearing the mask and gloves. Her father bred Goldfish for a living and taught her that trade as a kid. They worked side by side and rarely had visitors because of her condition. Often being extremely ill and also losing her mother made her childhood difficult. As most children do, she tried to find a reason for her misfortune, a reason for why all this had happened to her and her father. Eventually, she believed that her illness and her mother's cancer were punishment by nature. A curse for toying with nature by breeding goldfish. Eventually, her father passed away as well. Needing to make a living and also to taunt fate she illegally immigrated to Hong Kong. There is a famous goldfish market in Mong Kok on Tung Choi street, but it's commonly called goldfish street. With a compromised immune system the most dangerous thing to her was other people. As a challenge to fate, she moved to one of the most densely populated cities in the world. She got a stall on Tung Choi Street. This is her challenge, to taunt fate and win, becoming the master of her own fate. These images are vignettes of her life in Hong Kong. I've never given the character a name. Sometimes she is pictured with a boombox because music becomes a central companion to her mostly solitary life. In the piece Cacophony I wanted her to literally be surrounded by the city. In some way, I think I tried to create a character that embodied a lot of traits I aspire to. To remind me.” - Eddie Colla

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Faith- Copper Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Acid-Etched Metal Print on Steel by Eddie Colla Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 40 Artwork Size 23.5x11.5 "Each piece in the exhibit was to represent each line of text, 'Faith' being the third line. Oddly enough, 1xRUN and I began production of this edition well before the current state of affairs. The world is funny sometimes. I can't think of a more appropriate time to release a piece about faith." "Faith means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. I personally am not a religious person at all, so this is not about religion. It’s really about the things that we strongly believe in, which guide us in times when the outcome is in no way guaranteed." – Eddie Colla

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Without Excuse PP Printers Proof HPM Hand Embellished Print Archival Print by Eddie Colla Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper Pop Artist Modern Artwork. PP Printers Proof 2020 Signed & Marked PP HPM Embellished Limited Edition Artwork Size 18x24 Archival Pigment Fine Art Eddie Colla's 'Without Excuse': A Fusion of Artistic Rebellion and Technique Eddie Colla's 'Without Excuse' epitomizes the rebellious spirit of street pop art and graffiti artwork, merging traditional artistic methods with the defiance of street art culture. This PP (Printer's Proof) HPM (Hand Painted Multiple) archival print from 2020, signed and marked by the artist, is a limited edition creation, reflecting Colla's distinctive approach to modern art. Sized at 18x24 inches and printed on 290gsm Moab Entrada fine art paper, the artwork is a hand-embellished masterpiece, showcasing Colla's commitment to challenging the commercialization of public spaces. 'Without Excuse' exemplifies Colla's mastery in blending fine art with the raw expressiveness of street art, making a bold statement in both content and style.

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Faith- Steel Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Acid-Etched Metal Print on Steel by Eddie Colla Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 40 Artwork Size 23.5x11.5 "Each piece in the exhibit was to represent each line of text, 'Faith' being the third line. Oddly enough, 1xRUN and I began production of this edition well before the current state of affairs. The world is funny sometimes. I can't think of a more appropriate time to release a piece about faith." "Faith means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. I personally am not a religious person at all, so this is not about religion. It’s really about the things that we strongly believe in, which guide us in times when the outcome is in no way guaranteed." – Eddie Colla

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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

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Trivaac Inhalation Vaccine HPM Hand Made Limited Edition Mixed Media, Reclaimed Items, Spray Can Sculpture Artwork by graffiti street artist modern pop artist Eddie Colla. 2020 Signed & Numbered HPM Made & Printed Limited Edition of 30 Spray Paint Can Sculpture Artwork. These Are Art Pieces, They Are Not Medical Devices. "I originally made these fake inhalation vaccines as props for two installations I did with D Young V, Epilogue, and Memento Mori. The installations revolved around apocalyptic possibilities. These recycled Spray paint cans were meant to be discarded inhalation vaccines that the World Health Organization had distributed during a global pandemic. The labels contain information about application dosage and active ingredients. I did a lot of research regarding previous pandemics, such as H1N1 (bird flu). The idea was to create an artifact as real as possible to resemble a failed attempt to contain a global pandemic." Eddie Colla Artistic Representation of Global Pandemics Eddie Colla's "Trivaac Inhalation Vaccine" mixed media artworks reflect a hauntingly prescient take on global health crises through the lens of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork. This limited edition series, consisting of only 30 signed and numbered pieces, incorporates reclaimed items and spray paint cans to form sculptures that stand as poignant artifacts of apocalyptic possibilities. Created as part of two installations with fellow artist D Young V, "Epilogue" and "Memento Mori," Colla's sculptures were designed to represent discarded inhalation vaccines distributed by the World Health Organization during a fictional global pandemic. These installations explored themes of human vulnerability, societal collapse, and the interventions that come into play during such catastrophic events. The sculptures themselves, crafted to mimic the appearance and informational detail of real medical devices, resonate with the realism and urgency of a world grappling with the threat of pandemics. Colla's meticulous research into previous health crises, such as H1N1, informed the creation of this spray can sculpture. The labels on each canister are detailed with application dosage and active ingredients, contributing to the authentic feel of the pieces. This attention to detail not only enhances the visual impact of the sculptures but also embeds a narrative that ties them to the real-world context of public health emergencies. Cultural Commentary through Mixed Media The "Trivaac Inhalation Vaccine" sculptures starkly comment on the intersection of art, science, and societal response to global health challenges. By using reclaimed spray paint cans, Colla repurposes the mundane and aligns his work with the ethos of recycling and sustainability. These themes are increasingly relevant in contemporary discourse. These sculptures transform the spray can, a ubiquitous tool in street art, into a vessel of deeper meaning, reflecting on the throwaway culture and the implications of medical waste. This body of work also questions the efficacy and accessibility of healthcare interventions, highlighting the disparity between the intended purpose of medical devices and their actual implementation in crisis scenarios. Colla's sculptures suggest a history of use and urgency when these objects were vital to survival. The limited edition nature of these pieces emphasizes their uniqueness as artworks while alluding to the scarcity of resources that can occur in times of crisis. Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork's Evocative Power Eddie Colla's contribution to Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork is characterized by his ability to evoke robust responses through objects that bridge art and reality. His sculptures are not passive objects; they are conversation starters that prompt viewers to think critically about the state of the world and our responses to impending dangers. In the tradition of street art, these works are accessible yet complex, visually striking yet laden with meaning. The "Trivaac Inhalation Vaccine" series underscores the evocative power of street pop art and graffiti to comment on and engage with current events. Through this series, Colla extends the narrative capabilities of street art beyond the walls and into the three-dimensional realm, offering a tangible connection to the issues that permeate our collective consciousness. In essence, Eddie Colla's "Trivaac Inhalation Vaccine" sculptures embody the innovative and reflective qualities of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork. By blending art with societal critique elements, Colla captures the imagination and ignites discourse, cementing his role as an artist who observes and participates in the broader conversations of our time. His work is a reminder of art's impact on interpreting, understanding, and questioning the world around us.

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