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Chris Austin The North Road Original Gouache Wood Painting by Chris Austin

The North Road Original Gouache Painting by Chris Austin One of a Kind Artwork on Wood by Street Art Pop Artist. 2023 Signed Gouache Painting Original Artwork Size 10x10 Chris Austin's extraordinary "The North Road" original gouache wood painting, is an exemplar of how contemporary art can challenge and redefine our conventional understanding of space and form. This piece of art, which seamlessly fuses elements of pop, street and graffiti art, is instantly captivating and thought-provoking. It uniquely presents a surreal scenario where a shark is depicted flying through taxi cabs amid city traffic. Austin's bold and idiosyncratic style confronts the viewers with the reality of urban chaos and the power of imagination. The artist's use of gouache, a type of watercolor paint that can produce intensely vibrant colors, allows for a rich depiction of the otherwise everyday urban landscape and the completely out-of-place ocean predator. The brightness of the taxis and the shark, contrasted with the muted, almost monochromatic background of the cityscape, gives the composition an intense visual impact, typical of pop and street art. In the realms of street and graffiti art, such pieces not only provide aesthetic pleasure but are also often imbued with social and political commentary. Austin's painting could be seen as a critique of urban congestion and pollution, using the incongruous image of the shark to draw attention to the unnaturalness of city life. Alternatively, the flying shark might symbolize the survival instincts and adaptability needed to thrive in a bustling city. "The North Road" stands as a testament to the limitless creativity and capacity for social commentary inherent in the genres of pop, street, and graffiti art. It continues to captivate audiences with its vibrant colors, surreal subject matter, and the compelling dialogue it prompts about our relationship with urban spaces.

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Shark Toof Shark Gold HPM Wood Print by Shark Toof

Shark- Gold Original Hand-Painted Multiple on Laser Cut Wood Panel ready to hang by Shark Toof Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered HPM Embleshed Limited Edition of 7 Artwork on Wood Size 9.25x17 “This new body of work is a blend of my graffiti roots which is where I really developed my own unique voice. At the same time, there’s also an aspect of this work that is just not taking yourself too seriously, kind of vandalizing your own icons,” Shark Toof said while preparing in Detroit. “I like Detroit because it is very do-it-yourself and I am a very do-it-yourself artist so it is a great fit for me.” Shark Toof

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$600.99
Shark Toof Migration Shark 4 Original Spray Paint Mixed Media Painting by Shark Toof

Migration Shark 4 Original Painting Spray Paint, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Laser Cut Wood by Shark Toof Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Signed Orignal Spray Paint Mixed Media Painting Artwork Size 115x43 Massive art object. “This new body of work is a blend of my graffiti roots which is where I really developed my own unique voice. At the same time, there’s also an aspect of this work that is just not taking yourself too seriously, kind of vandalizing your own icons,” Shark Toof said while preparing in Detroit. “I like Detroit because it is very do-it-yourself and I am a very do-it-yourself artist so it is a great fit for me.” -Shark Toof

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Casey Weldon Rainbow Bite AP Artist Proof Giclee Print by Casey Weldon

Rainbow Bite- AP Artist Proof Pop Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Italian Cold-Press Watercolor Paper by Modern Artist Casey Weldon. AP Artist Proof 2019 Signed & Marked Limited Proof Edition Artwork Size 16x24 "Since I was a child, I have been taught to fear the shark. Thru media sensationalism and Hollywood exploitative cinema, sharks have always been portrayed to me as anthropomorphically mean and soulless creatures that want nothing other than to chomp me to bits and gobble up my remains if I dare tap a toe in that ocean." -Casey Weldon

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$481.99
Shark Toof Shark Head Red Fluorescent HPM Wood Print by Shark Toof

Shark Head- Red Fluorescent Hand-Painted & Screen Printed Multiple on Laser Cut Wood Panel ready to hang by Shark Toof Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered HPM Embleshed Limited Edition of 4 Artwork on Wood Size 10x16 “This new body of work is a blend of my graffiti roots which is where I really developed my own unique voice. At the same time, there’s also an aspect of this work that is just not taking yourself too seriously, kind of vandalizing your own icons,” Shark Toof said while preparing in Detroit. “I like Detroit because it is very do-it-yourself and I am a very do-it-yourself artist so it is a great fit for me.”

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Casey Weldon Rainbow Bite PP Printers Proof Giclee Print by Casey Weldon

Rainbow Bite- PP Printers Proof Pop Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Italian Cold-Press Watercolor Paper by Modern Artist Casey Weldon. PP Printers Proof 2019 Signed & Marked Limited Proof Edition Artwork Size 16x24 "Since I was a child, I have been taught to fear the shark. Thru media sensationalism and Hollywood exploitative cinema, sharks have always been portrayed to me as anthropomorphically mean and soulless creatures that want nothing other than to chomp me to bits and gobble up my remains if I dare tap a toe in that ocean." -Casey Weldon

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$481.99
Cope2- Fernando Carlo Time Travel Skateboard Deck Art by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

Time Travel Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist COPE2 x Afa Annfa x Chino Lam. 2021 Time Travel Skateboard Size: 80 x 20cm Editions of 100, numbered.

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$405.99
Shark Toof Shark Icon Gold HPM Wood Print by Shark Toof

Shark Icon- Gold Original Hand-Painted Multiple on Laser Cut Wood Panel ready to hang by Shark Toof Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered HPM Embleshed Limited Edition of 7 Artwork on Wood Size 9.25x17 “This new body of work is a blend of my graffiti roots which is where I really developed my own unique voice. At the same time, there’s also an aspect of this work that is just not taking yourself too seriously, kind of vandalizing your own icons,” Shark Toof said while preparing in Detroit. “I like Detroit because it is very do-it-yourself and I am a very do-it-yourself artist so it is a great fit for me.” Shark Toof

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$600.99

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.

8 artworks

Chris Austin The North Road Original Gouache Wood Painting by Chris Austin

Shark Toof Shark Gold HPM Wood Print by Shark Toof

Shark Toof Migration Shark 4 Original Spray Paint Mixed Media Painting by Shark Toof

Casey Weldon Rainbow Bite AP Artist Proof Giclee Print by Casey Weldon

Shark Toof Shark Head Red Fluorescent HPM Wood Print by Shark Toof

Casey Weldon Rainbow Bite PP Printers Proof Giclee Print by Casey Weldon

Cope2- Fernando Carlo Time Travel Skateboard Deck Art by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

Shark Toof Shark Icon Gold HPM Wood Print by Shark Toof

Symbolic Representations of Fish in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Fish as Metaphors in Urban Artistic Expression