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  • This Is America AP Giclee Print by Adam Caldwell

    Adam Caldwell This Is America AP Giclee Print by Adam Caldwell

    This Is America Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Museum Natural Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Adam Caldwell. AP Artist Proof 2015 Signed & Marked AP Limited Edition Artwork Size 17x14 "I've waited my whole life to create artwork that incorporated my grandfather Erskine Caldwell's work. The show at White Walls was the perfect chance. He was the bestselling author of over 50 books including “Tobacco Road” and “God’s Little Acre”. The show was about my grandfather's work as a writer and my step-grandmother Margaret Bourke-White’s photography. This was the centerpiece of the show and was used for the postcard as well as advertisement for the show. While I was painting a series based on the novels written by my grandfather I was looking at the lurid pulp cover depictions of seductive southern women on his paperback editions, and the photography of his second wife Margaret Bourke-White. I was interested in his critically acclaimed, socially conscious portrayals of the economic and social conditions of southern sharecroppers, and how his publishers marketed his paperback books as softcore semi-pornography detailing the sex lives of their characters. Margaret Bourke-White’s photos also display an intense interest in race, class, and social problems." - Adam Caldwell

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    $253.00

  • Sale -15% Boudica Is Coming HPM Silkscreen Print by Jamie Reid x James Cauty

    Jamie Reid Boudica Is Coming HPM Silkscreen Print by Jamie Reid x James Cauty

    Boudica Is Coming HPM Embellished 6-Color Silkscreen Print by Jamie Reid Hand-Pulled on Distressed 400gsm Reverse Optimum Grey Card Limited Edition Artwork. 2018 Signed By Both Artists HPM Acrylic Hand Embellished Stencil & Numbered Limited Edition of 350 Artwork Size 17x25 Silkscreen Print of Queen Boudica on Horse Chariot Next To Skyscraper Building Art Car Boot Fair Edition Hand Distressed "Boudica Is Coming HPM" is a breathtaking example of the convergence of contemporary street art and history, captured elegantly in a 6-color silkscreen print by the talented Jamie Reid. Released in 2018 and hand-pulled on a distressed 400gsm Reverse Optimum Grey Card, this piece serves as a testament to the transformative powers of art. It is not just a print, but a hand embellished, stencil-enhanced masterpiece, evident in the details of acrylic that dance across the surface. The presence of the signature of both artists and its limitation to a mere 350 pieces makes this artwork an exclusive collector's item, ensuring its revered status among art aficionados. The artwork's composition is both thought-provoking and rebellious. Queen Boudica, an emblem of British resistance against Roman occupation, is depicted on her iconic horse chariot. Yet, in a brilliant juxtaposition, she's positioned beside a modern skyscraper. This anachronistic pairing bridges ancient courage and modern defiance, reminiscent of the spirit of street art that challenges the conventional and provokes thought. Furthermore, the size of the artwork, measuring 17x25, strikes an impressive balance between dominance and subtlety, allowing it to make a statement without overpowering its surroundings. This print was introduced during the Art Car Boot Fair Edition, a venue that often showcases edgy and avant-garde pieces. The hand-distressed nature of the artwork adds a tactile dimension to it, grounding it in raw, authentic emotion, much like graffiti art on city walls. Jamie Reid's "Boudica Is Coming HPM" is a piece that captivates and intrigues, embodying the best aspects of pop and street art, ensuring its place as a hallmark in contemporary artistic expression.

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    $730.00$621.00

Greek Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Influence of Greek & Roman Motifs in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

The classical world of Greece and Rome has long served as an inexhaustible wellspring of inspiration for artists across the millennia, and its influence extends robustly into the vibrant domains of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. These ancient civilizations' aesthetics, mythologies, and philosophies find contemporary expression on the urban canvases of cities worldwide, where street artists draw upon their iconic visual language to communicate new ideas and perspectives. The rich tapestry of Greek and Roman art, characterized by its emphasis on humanism, proportion, and pursuit of aesthetic perfection, starkly contrasts street art's often spontaneous, raw, and ephemeral nature. Yet, the two worlds intertwine with surprising harmony. Artists within the Street Pop Art movement often adopt the revered motifs of Greek and Roman art to create a dialogue between the ancient and the modern, the permanent and the transient. This fusion of time-honored imagery with the modern-day lexicon of graffiti creates a unique juxtaposition that celebrates and challenges traditional views of art and its role in society. Murals depicting Greco-Roman gods and goddesses, heroes, and mythical creatures adorn the walls of urban landscapes, serving as a bridge between the past and the present, making profound statements on contemporary culture while honoring the artistic achievements of the ancient world.

Revival and Reinvention of Classical Themes in Modern Urban Art

The revival and reinvention of classical themes in modern urban art symbolize the enduring relevance of Greek and Roman aesthetics. Classical references in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork often go beyond mere visual appeal, embodying the philosophical and cultural ideals central to the Greco-Roman world. The depiction of figures such as Athena, the goddess of wisdom, or Hercules, the epitome of strength and heroism, in street art serves to imbue urban spaces with a sense of timelessness and to connect community narratives with the universal human experience reflected in ancient myths. Furthermore, incorporating architectural elements like columns, friezes, and pediments into graffiti art questions and redefines the concepts of space and place. When painted onto the sides of buildings or integrated into public spaces, these elements encourage a re-examination of the urban environment and its potential as a living museum of collective human history. The transformative power of street pop art and graffiti artwork lies in its ability to take the classical and make it accessible, strip it of its elitist connotations, and reposition it within the democratic sphere of the street. In essence, the fusion of Greek and Roman elements with Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork represents a full-circle moment in the history of artistic expression. It acknowledges Western art's roots while propelling it forward into new territories. The streets become a contemporary agora, echoing the public spaces of ancient Athens, where art and philosophy coexist, and the public is invited to engage with and reflect upon the legacy of the classical world in a visceral, immediate, and undeniably modern manner. Through this ongoing conversation between the ancient and the contemporary, the enduring spirit of Greek and Roman art continues to evolve, inspire, and provoke in the hands of street artists around the globe.

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