Face & Head

8 artworks


  • Hopper Taos Deckled Serigraph Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra Hopper Taos Deckled Serigraph Print by Aelhra

    Hopper Taos- Hand Deckled Limited Edition Hand Deckled 1-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 18x24 Artist: Aelhra Technique: Serigraph Size: ca. 18" X 24" Markings: Signed & Numbered Hand Deckled Edition

    $242.00

  • Bardot Original Mixed Media Watercolor Painting by Aelhra

    Aelhra Bardot Original Mixed Media Watercolor Painting by Aelhra

    Bardot Original Painting Spray Paint Watercolor Mixed Media on Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed Original Mixed Media Spray Paint Watercolor Artwork Size 15x22

    $489.00

  • HR Giger Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra HR Giger Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    HR Giger Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 18x24

    $209.00

  • LIE Gary Webb Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra LIE Gary Webb Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    LIE Gary Webb Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 18x24

    $209.00

  • LIE 13 Margaret Sanger Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra LIE 13 Margaret Sanger Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    LIE 13 Margaret Sanger Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 18x24 Third International Eugenics, New York City, August 21-23 1932

    $209.00

  • Beautiful Dreamer 5 Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra Beautiful Dreamer 5 Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Beautiful Dreamer 5 Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2012 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 18x24

    $209.00

  • Beautiful Dreamer 3 Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra Beautiful Dreamer 3 Silkscreen Print by Aelhra

    Beautiful Dreamer 3 Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2010 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 18x24

    $209.00

  • Hopper Taos Serigraph Print by Aelhra

    Aelhra Hopper Taos Serigraph Print by Aelhra

    Hopper Taos Limited Edition Hand Deckled 1-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Aelhra Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 18x24 Artist: Aelhra Technique: Serigraph Size: ca. 18" X 24" Markings: Signed & Numbered

    $209.00

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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