Face & Head

2 artworks


  • Sale -15% Safe From Harm HPM Spray Paint Archival Print by Lee Eelus

    Lee Eelus Safe From Harm HPM Spray Paint Archival Print by Lee Eelus

    Safe From Harm HPM Spray Paint Archival Print by Lee Eelus Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 330gsm Somerset Satin Enhanced Paper Pop Artist Modern Artwork. 2023 Signed & Hand Embellished Numbered Limited Edition of 40 Artwork Size 19.68x25.19 "Safe From Harm HPM Spray Paint Archival Print" seems to refer to a limited edition, hand-painted multiple (HPM) spray paint archival print created by the artist Lee Eelus. Lee Eelus is a British contemporary artist known for his street and stencil art. He often combines dark humor with bold graphics, contrasting images of innocence with darker elements to create visually striking and thought-provoking pieces. His work has been exhibited in galleries and on the streets all over the world. A hand-painted multiple (HPM) is a type of fine art print that is created by the artist by hand-painting over a base image, which is usually a screen print or giclee print. The artist adds unique elements or details to each print, making each HPM a one-of-a-kind piece. An archival print is a high-quality, long-lasting reproduction of an original artwork, produced with fade-resistant inks and acid-free materials to ensure the print's longevity and maintain its color and detail over time. In the case of "Safe From Harm HPM Spray Paint Archival Print," the artwork is likely produced as a limited edition, meaning only a certain number of prints are available, and each print is numbered and signed by the artist. Collectors and fans of Lee Eelus's work would likely find this piece highly desirable for its unique, hand-painted elements and its archival quality.

    $804.00$683.00

  • Soak Up Art When You Can CYMK PP Silkscreen Print by Kunstrasen

    Kunstrasen Soak Up Art When You Can CYMK PP Silkscreen Print by Kunstrasen

    Soak Up Art When You Can CYMK PP Silkscreen Print by Kunstrasen Printers Proof Hand-Pulled 6-Color on 300gsm Somerset Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Artwork. PP Printers Proof 2018 Signed & Marked P/P Limited Edition Artwork Size 19.68x27.56 Silkscreen Print. The "Soak Up Art When You Can CYMK PP" is a thought-provoking silkscreen print by Kunstrasen, whose work fluidly combines the aesthetics of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. Created in 2018, this piece is a Printers Proof (P/P), indicating it is one of the unique copies typically reserved for the artist's approval before the final edition is run. This status often makes the P/P prints more desirable due to their rarity and role in printmaking. The artwork is hand-pulled, a traditional technique that ensures each print has a unique touch, and it features a vibrant 6-color palette on 300gsm Somerset fine art paper, known for its superior quality and texture, enhancing the visual depth of the print. Kunstrasen's choice of the CMYK color model, a cornerstone of printing technology, cleverly bridges the technical world of printmaking with the visceral experience of viewing art. The dimensions of the piece, 19.68x27.56 inches, offer a substantial canvas for the artist's vision, where the striking interplay of color blocks and the depicted figure invites contemplation on the role of art in public and personal spaces. With its significant name "Soak Up Art When You Can," this print serves as both a manifesto and a reflection on the ephemeral nature of street art and the importance of engaging with art in all its forms. The work is both a literal and metaphorical splash of color against the structured backdrop of CMYK, suggesting the transformative power of art to disrupt and animate the routine patterns of life. The silhouette of the figure against the bold splashes of paint is reminiscent of graffiti's spontaneous nature, while the structured composition speaks to the calculated precision of pop art. Kunstrasen's work often resides in this dual nature, navigating the nuances between planned artifice and impulsive creativity. For enthusiasts and collectors, owning a piece like "Soak Up Art When You Can CYMK PP" means holding a snapshot of the artist's critical engagement with the world. This piece symbolizes the ongoing dialogue between the street and the gallery.

    $1,000.00

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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