Face & Head

2 artworks


  • Homer Original Pasca Ink Watercolor Painting by Jon Burgerman

    Jon Burgerman Homer Original Pasca Ink Watercolor Painting by Jon Burgerman

    Homer Original Painting Pasca and Ink on Watercolor Paper by Artist Jon Burgerman Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed Original One of a Kind Watercolor Painting Size 22.5x29.5 "Jon Burgerman makes vibrant, neo-primitive scrawls of shapes and color. He's pushed his monster-like characters into compositions where cartoon-like forms are crammed on top of each until they create a screaming mass of energy. Intensely prolific, he has pushed the character obsession of the late 90s into a far more interesting and strong direction. Think Walt Disney at an Incan monument on mescaline." - Francesca Gavin, Visual Arts Editor Dazed & Confused and author of Street Renegades and 100 New Artists published by Laurence King.

    $2,306.00

  • Charles Manson Everythings Charlie Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Frank Kozik Charles Manson Everythings Charlie Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Charles Manson Everything Charlie Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik Hand-Pulled 2-Color on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 1992 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 666 Artwork Size 22.5x29.5 Silkscreen Print Frank Kozik's "Charles Manson Everything Charlie" is a provocative silkscreen print that embodies the raw and often controversial energy of pop and street art. Released in 1992, this artwork reflects Kozik's edgy aesthetic, a bold confrontation of cultural icons and societal motifs that challenge the viewer. The print features a repeated portrait of Charles Manson, infamously known for leading the Manson Family and orchestrating a series of gruesome murders in the late 1960s. With a limited run of 666 pieces, a number playfully nodding to the subject's notoriety, each 22.5x29.5 inch print is signed and numbered by Kozik, asserting its authenticity and rarity. Crafted through a hand-pulled process, the 2-color print starkly contrasts the vibrant orange of Manson's face against a deep blue background, surrounded by what appears to be radiating lines or aura. This choice of color and repetition creates a visual echo chamber, amplifying the unsettling impact of Manson's gaze multiplied across the paper. The artwork encapsulates the spirit of the early '90s alternative scene and the burgeoning interest in street art as social commentary. Kozik's decision to immortalize Manson in this way taps into the vein of pop art tradition, reminiscent of Warhol's depictions of Marilyn Monroe. Yet, it subverts the norm by focusing on a figure associated with darkness and infamy rather than glamour or pop culture innocence. "Everything Charlie" is a stark example of how street art and pop art can converge in a single piece, bringing the outsider ethos and inflammatory messages to the fore. This is street art not confined to the alleys or hidden corners of the city but elevated to fine art, meant to hang on a wall, confront, and provoke. As with much of Kozik's work, the piece is not just a visual stimulus but a conversation starter, a powerful reminder of art's ability to encapsulate complex narratives within simple imagery. It's a window into the era it was produced, a snapshot of the zeitgeist, and a reflection on the culture's fascination with figures like Manson.

    $327.00

Face & Head
Pop art, street art, and graffiti art are dynamic genres that have left a notable impact on contemporary visual culture, with the face and head often emerging as central themes. This motif, universally recognized and instantly engaging, has been utilized by artists for its potent ability to convey a myriad of emotions, messages, and identities. The bold, provocative world of pop art first began to champion the face and head in the mid-20th century. Icons such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used this motif to challenge cultural norms, presenting familiar faces - often celebrities - in unexpected ways. Warhol's multicolored depictions of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and other celebrities, for instance, elevated these figures to the status of mass-produced commodities, critiquing the consumerist culture of the time. Lichtenstein, on the other hand, drew from comic books, using the exaggerated expressions of his characters to comment on society's emotional sterility. Street art and graffiti, which originated from the urban underground, have also widely employed the face and head motif. These art forms often serve as a platform for social and political commentary, and the face's universality makes it a powerful tool for artists to communicate with their audience. Banksy, an anonymous England-based street artist, often uses stenciled images of faces and heads to articulate messages of peace, rebellion, or social justice. On walls, buildings, and streets, these faces become a form of visual language that transcends boundaries, resonating with diverse audiences. In the realm of graffiti art, the face and head motif often emerges in the form of tags, throw-ups, and pieces. Notably, the stylized signatures or 'tags' of graffiti artists frequently incorporate face-like elements, signifying the artist's identity in a cryptic yet visually compelling manner. Artists such as SEEN and Dondi White have showcased their unique vision through the depiction of faces and heads, highlighting their individuality amidst the vast graffiti landscape. From the stylized and glamorous portraits of pop art to the raw and rebellious depictions in street and graffiti art, the face and head motif has remained a constant. It serves as a conduit for human emotion and identity, speaking volumes about the society in which it is embedded. Through the different lenses of pop, street, and graffiti art, the face and head motif continues to challenge, provoke, and captivate, making it a cornerstone of these vibrant art movements.

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