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Eddie Colla Cacophony Laser Cut Acrylic Archival Print by 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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Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension Foil HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Obsidian 3- Suspension- Foil 4-Color Hand-Embellished Full Bleed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Obsidian 03 - 'Suspension': Weightlessness under the water allows all objects to hover in place. 4 color serigraph - 16 x 20 inch - on smooth natural stock. Rare Foil colorway in a limited edition of: 7 (w/ hand-painted detail) Signed and numbered by the artist

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Dragon76 Protect Our Oceans- Holographic Foil Giclee Print by Dragon76

Protect Our Oceans- Holographic Foil Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Holographic Foil Art Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Dragon76. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 36 Artwork Size 24x12 PangeaSeed Foundation 24 x 14 inches Fine-art Giclée print on holographic foil paper Limited edition of 36 Signed + Numbered Printed with ♥ by Spirit Printing Services

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Shark Toof Shark USPS Priority Slap-Up by Shark Toof

Shark USPS Priority Original Spray Paint & Permanent Marker Slap-Up Label Drawing Art by Tru Graffiti Artist Shark Toof Modern Street Artwork. 2015 Signed Orignal Spray Paint Mixed Media Marker Slap Up Graffiti Drawing Artwork Size 4.75x3.5 Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag 4.75x3.5 Spray Paint & Marker Tagged on USPS Label.

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Frank Kozik Butthole Surfers Concert Handbill 1988 Texas Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

Butthole Surfers Concert Handbill 1988 Texas Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 1988 Signed by Kozik Music Concert Handbill Artwork Size 11x17 Silkscreen Print Band Gig Poster by Frank Kozik The Butthole Surfers and Frank Kozik collaboration is an electrifying fusion of psychedelic punk and iconic design. The Surfers, known for their chaotic, surreal sounds, paired their unconventional musical ethos with Kozik, an artist revered for his vibrant rock poster art and vinyl toy designs. The result? An immersive sensory experience that intertwines the Surfers' audio mayhem with Kozik's visual pandemonium. This collaboration is a must-experience for fans of both, promising an unpredictable journey through the edgy fringes of music and art.

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Lisa Ericson Bloom Giclee Print by Lisa Ericson

Bloom Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Archival Hot Press Cotton Rag Paper by Modern Pop Culture Artist Lisa Ericson. Manufacturer: Static Medium Specs: 18″ x 18″ (image size 16″ x 16″), hand signed and numbered Paper: Printed on Archival, Hot Press Cotton Rag Paper 2021

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Shark Toof Nature Of Yang White Clear Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

Nature Of Yang- White Clear Red Artwork Full Bleed Hand-Embellished Spray Paint HPM Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Shark Toof. 2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 16x16 Number 10 of 10 Nature Of Yang- White Clear Red Edition 16x16 300gsm Archival Rag Paper Full Bleed and Hand Embleshed HPM by Shark Toof

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Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Obsidian 3- Suspension 4-Color Full Bleed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Obsidian 03 - 'Suspension': Weightlessness under the water allows all objects to hover in place. 4 color serigraph - 16 x 20 inch - on smooth natural stock. Regular colorway in a limited edition of: 50

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Chris Austin A Quiet Dream Archival Print by Chris Austin

A Quiet Dream Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Nature Pop Artist Chris Austin Modern Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of TBD Artwork Size 30x24

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Shark Toof Nature Of Yang Fluorescent Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

Nature Of Yang- Fluorescent Red Artwork Full Bleed Hand-Embellished Spray Paint HPM Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Shark Toof. 2017 Signed & Numbered HPM Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 16x16 Number 10 of 10 Nature Of Yang- Fluorescent Red Edition 16x16 300gsm Archival Rag Paper Full Bleed and Hand Embleshed HPM by Shark Toof

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Symbolic Representations of Fish in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

In the diverse and vivid world of street pop art and graffiti artwork, the fish has emerged as a significant symbol loaded with cultural, environmental, and spiritual meanings. As artists take to the streets to express their views, advocate for change, and leave their creative marks, the image of the fish repeatedly surfaces, swimming through the currents of public consciousness. This aquatic creature, rendered in many styles and contexts, has evolved from a simple naturalistic motif to a complex emblem used to navigate and comment on various contemporary issues. Fish can be a fascinating subject for graffiti street art due to their unique and vibrant appearance. They can be depicted in multiple styles and colors, from realistic and detailed to abstract and stylized. Fish can also symbolize different things in different cultures and contexts. In some cultures, fish represent good luck, prosperity, and abundance. In others, they are associated with wisdom and knowledge or are seen as symbols of resistance and resilience. Moreover, fish are an essential part of the natural world and can be used to raise awareness about environmental issues such as overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. Graffiti artists can use their skills to create powerful and thought-provoking murals that raise awareness and inspire action to protect our oceans and the creatures that inhabit them. Fish can be a compelling subject for graffiti street art, both as a visual element and a symbol of cultural and environmental significance. In many cultures, fish are emblems of abundance, prosperity, and the subconscious. Their depictions in street pop art and graffiti artwork often reflect these themes but are reinterpreted through the lens of modern concerns. Artists employ tArtists employ the fish motif matters, illustrating the beauty of marine life while drawing attention to the threats aquatic ecosystems face. Urban murals of fish, sometimes hyper-realistic or whimsically abstract, become rallying points for community engagement and environmental activism.

Fish as Metaphors in Urban Artistic Expression

Artists in urban environments have adopted the fish as a metaphor for freedom and fluidity, contrasting the often rigid confines of city life. In street pop art, fish can be depicted as breaking free from water, defying gravity, and swimming through the air, challenging viewers to question their environments' boundaries and consider the nature of freedom. Graffiti artists use the fluid form of the fish to inject a sense of motion and life into static urban landscapes, crafting a visual stream that guides the eye and invigorates public spaces. Furthermore, fish in street art can represent the concept of transformation and adaptability. Just as fish evolve to survive in diverse aquatic habitats, street art evolves to reflect the changing urban canvas. The adaptability of fish is paralleled in the flexibility of street and pop art to adapt to different surfaces and contexts, from sprawling murals to compact stencil work. How these artists capture the shimmering scales, undulating fins, and darting movement of fish testifies to their ability to convey dynamism within the still image, a core element of graffiti art's appeal. Fish imagery in street pop and graffiti artwork is a versatile conduit for artistic expression and social commentary. Artists can explore and critique aspects of society, nature, and human consciousness by depicting fish, contributing to the lively discourse central to the urban art scene. As long as there are walls to paint and stories to tell, fish will likely continue to appear in street art and graffiti, evolving in meaning as the tides of society shift and change.

58 artworks

Eddie Colla Cacophony Laser Cut Acrylic Archival Print by Eddie Colla

Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension Foil HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Dragon76 Protect Our Oceans- Holographic Foil Giclee Print by Dragon76

Shark Toof Shark USPS Priority Slap-Up by Shark Toof

Frank Kozik Butthole Surfers Concert Handbill 1988 Texas Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

Lisa Ericson Bloom Giclee Print by Lisa Ericson

Shark Toof Nature Of Yang White Clear Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

Chris Austin A Quiet Dream Archival Print by Chris Austin

Shark Toof Nature Of Yang Fluorescent Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

Symbolic Representations of Fish in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Fish as Metaphors in Urban Artistic Expression