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The Triumphant Warrior Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Modern Artist Buff Monster. 2012 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 24x24 "The Triumphant Warrior" is a testament to Buff Monster's distinctive style within pop and street art, brought to life through a limited edition giclee print on fine art paper. This 2012 piece is set against a stark and stylized landscape, featuring a one-eyed pink character reminiscent of soft-serve ice cream, triumphantly standing over a vanquished dragon. The print measures 24x24 inches and is part of a limited edition series, with only 50 signed and numbered pieces, adding to its value and collectability. Buff Monster's work is often characterized by its bright, vibrant colors and whimsical themes. It draws heavily from various cultural influences, including Japanese Kawaii—a style emphasizing cuteness, graffiti art, and classic American cartoon imagery. In "The Triumphant Warrior," these elements are on full display; the pink hue of the central character pops against the muted background, drawing the eye directly to the subject. The scene humorously subverts the classic trope of a brave knight slaying a dragon by replacing the knight with a playful, almost childlike creature wielding a spear with a cherry on top. This artwork not only captures Buff Monster's iconic use of the color pink but also incorporates his recurring eye motif, which together provide a signature look that is instantly recognizable. Giclée printing technology ensures that each detail, from the glossy shine of the creature's head to the intricate patterns on the fallen dragon, is reproduced with high fidelity. The fine art paper serves as an ideal canvas, ensuring that each print retains the visual impact of the original work. By releasing "The Triumphant Warrior" as a limited edition, Buff Monster creates a sense of urgency and exclusivity around the artwork, principles often seen in street art, where the impermanent nature of the medium is part of its charm. Collectors of this piece not only obtain a slice of Buff Monster's world but also engage with the dialogue between street art's transient nature and the enduring form of fine art prints. This piece encapsulates the playful defiance at the heart of Buff Monster's artistic expression, embodying a triumphant spirit that is both whimsical and heroic in its own right.

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Hercules- Pixel Hand-Pulled 5-Color Silkscreen Print on Cotton Rag Paper by Pop Graffiti Artist Buff Monster Rare Street Art Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Pixel Variant Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 18X24 Buff Monster (b. 1979) Hercules (Pixel), 2019 Screenprint in colors on Cotton Rag paper 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm) (sheet) Ed. 25 Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil along lower edge Published by the artist The allegory of Hercules At The Crossroads is about the choice we make about the path we lead; will it be a virtuous life or a sinful life? Hercules is caught in the middle, trying to choose (though I always show him looking towards the light). In this version of the scene, the characters are rendered in pixelated lines. Each print is silkscreened with 5 screens featuring a variety of colors. Nice cotton rag paper, 18x24”, signed and numbered in an edition of only 25.

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