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  • Sale -15% Sirens- White Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Sirens- White Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Sirens- White Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Serigraph Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Signed 2021 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. “One of the main inspirations that I have is anger. If I can be angry about something, it means I feel passionate about it. It makes me want to make art about it”, he says. Nonetheless, his art is not dealing with violence on a superficial level and it is not used as a tool of provocation per see." - Cleon Peterson

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    $702.00$597.00

  • Vampire USA Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost

    Ben Frost Vampire USA Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Ben Frost

    Vampire USA Company of Thieves Original Painting Spray Paint, Acrylic and Mixed Media On Wood Panel by Ben Frost Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2013 Signed Original Spray Paint & Acrylic Wood Cradled Ready To Hang Painting Artwork Size 24x32 Vampire USA by Ben Frost: A Bold Intersection of Culture and Critique Ben Frost's "Vampire USA" from the "Company of Thieves" series is a vivid example of modern pop art's seamless fusion with street sensibilities. The striking spray paint, acrylic, and mixed media composition on a wood panel embody the rebellious spirit that fuels much of contemporary street pop art and graffiti artwork. Created in 2013, this signed original artwork measures 24x32 inches and is cradled and ready to hang, offering a stark commentary on American culture through street art aesthetics. Australian artist Ben Frost is known for his visually arresting work that often repurposes the iconography of consumerism and popular culture to create new, challenging narratives. "Vampire USA" exemplifies Frost's approach, utilizing familiar symbols and subverting them to critique American society. The vampire motif layered over the stars and stripes of the American flag creates an immediate and unsettling juxtaposition. The vampire, traditionally a symbol of parasitism and predation, becomes an allegory for the darker aspects of the American dream, suggesting a nation that feeds off others or perhaps even itself. The intensity of the artwork is heightened by Frost's choice of medium and technique. The raw, visceral quality of spray paint, often associated with the underground graffiti scene, clashes with the precision of acrylics to create an anarchic and meticulous piece. This duality reflects the complex nature of American culture, where order and chaos often coexist. Decoding the Symbolism in "Vampire USA" In "Vampire USA," the flag is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the narrative. The stars and stripes become the vampire's skin, the fabric of its being, suggesting that the entity and the nation are inseparable. The use of red, white, and blue – colors that evoke feelings of patriotism – is transformed into a visual scream that challenges the viewer to reassess their understanding of national identity and values. The choice to paint on wood panels also contributes to the artwork's impact. The organic texture of wood grounds the piece in a tactile reality, in contrast to graffiti's ethereal and often ephemeral nature. It is a statement of permanence, an assertion that the questions and issues raised by the painting will not simply vanish with the morning light. "Vampire USA" is a powerful piece of street pop art that embodies the genre's ability to reflect and critique society. Ben Frost's work captures contemporary culture's zeitgeist, using the streets' language to engage with deeper themes of identity, consumption, and the American psyche. As the artwork hangs poised for display, it serves as a bold reminder of art's potential to confront, unsettle, and inspire dialogue.

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    $12,500.00

  • Missing Peace Psyche B Skateboard Art Deck by Pushead

    Pushead Missing Peace Psyche B Skateboard Art Deck by Pushead

    Missing Peace Psyche B Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Mixed Media Archival Pigment Transfer & Screen Print on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Pushead. 2021 Large Signed & Dated Across Front Lip 10x32 Transfer Bottom & Screen Printed 2 Headed Frog

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    $329.00

  • Vapor Wave Skateboard Art Deck by Tara McPherson

    Tara McPherson Vapor Wave Skateboard Art Deck by Tara McPherson

    Vapor Wave Deck Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Fine Artwork Artist Tara McPherson. 2022 Limited Edition of 50 Skateboard Artwork Size 8x32 Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skate Deck Size: 8 x 31.875 Inches Release: June 28, 2022

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    $298.00

  • Magnetic Witch Skateboard Art Deck by Tara McPherson

    Tara McPherson Magnetic Witch Skateboard Art Deck by Tara McPherson

    Magnetic Witch Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Fine Artwork Artist Tara McPherson. 2022 Limited Edition of 50 Skateboard Artwork Size 8x32 Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skate Deck Size: 8 x 31.875 Inches Release: June 28, 2022

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    $298.00

  • Sale -15% Sirens- Red Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Sirens- Red Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Sirens- Red Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Serigraph Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Signed 2021 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. The connection of Peterson with street art is also an aspect of his work worth mentioning. Even though he has created numerous murals all over the world, the artist himself does consider himself a street artist: “I don’t think of myself as a street artist or somebody that does work in that vein, but I love the idea of doing large paintings that confront people.”

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    $702.00$597.00

  • Slippery Sundae Giclee Silkscreen Print by Buff Monster

    Buff Monster Slippery Sundae Giclee Silkscreen Print by Buff Monster

    Slippery Sundae Artwork Limited Edition Giclee & 1-Color Silkscreen Print on Bright Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper by Modern Artist Buff Monster. 2009 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 32x32 The "Slippery Sundae" artwork by Buff Monster stands as a striking example of contemporary pop art, merging street art sensibilities with the acceptable art practice of silkscreen printing. Completed in 2009, this limited edition piece, restricted to 25 signed and numbered prints, is an exemplary model of Buff Monster's iconic style. Sized at 32x32 inches, the artwork offers a generous canvas for the artist's playful yet subversive vision. Buff Monster's work is renowned for its vibrant use of color and whimsical characters, often inspired by the melting landscapes of ice creams and the imagined worlds they inhabit. In "Slippery Sundae," the artist employs a one-color silkscreen process on Bright Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper, which allows for a high level of detail and a rich, tactile texture. This particular paper is chosen for its ability to capture the vividness of the pink hues and the graphic contrast of the grayscale elements, which are a signature feature in Buff Monster's art. Giclée printing also ensures that each piece is reproduced with precision, capturing every nuance of the original work. This artwork reflects Buff Monster's fascination with the juxtaposition of the bright and the gloomy, the sweet and the unsettling. It's a theme that resonates throughout his oeuvre, manifesting in the bubblegum-pink tsunami engulfing the cheerfully oblivious characters. With this piece, Buff Monster makes a statement about indulgence and the often-overlooked consequences of excess, packaged in a deceptively cute and digestible visual format. "Slippery Sundae" is not only a captivating addition to any pop art collection but also a reflection of the permeating influence of street art within modern visual culture. Through this limited edition print, Buff Monster bridges his street art beginnings with the exclusivity of fine art, allowing art collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of this crossover. The artwork embodies the artist's journey through the art world – from the ephemeral nature of street graffiti to the lasting impact of fine art prints.

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    $1,500.00

Monsters Creatures & Beasts Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Monstrous Reflections in Pop Art

In pop art, the monstrous takes on a guise that often challenges the status quo, pushing against the boundaries of traditional aesthetics. These depictions serve not only as a reflection of the cultural zeitgeist but also as a mirror of the human condition. Artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring have utilized the motif of monsters to represent the more grotesque aspects of celebrity culture and the mass media landscape, creating both unsettling and familiar works. The exaggeration and distortion inherent in their monstrous figures magnify the absurdity of societal obsessions and the dark underbelly of fame and consumerism. Monsters, creatures, and beasts have been a recurring theme in the dynamic spheres of pop art, street pop art, and graffiti artwork, capturing the imagination and attention of a diverse audience. This thematic exploration offers a rich tapestry of symbolism and cultural commentary, reflecting societal fears, aspirations, and the collective unconscious. Artists leverage the monstrous and mythical to craft visuals ranging from the whimsically absurd to the deeply reflective, often imbued with a sense of irony or social critique characteristic of pop art's dialogue with mainstream culture.

Urban Mythologies in Street Pop Art

Street pop art, the rebellious offspring of pop art and graffiti, takes this monstrous theme to the public canvas of city walls and back alleys. Here, artists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey have crafted images that blend the mythical and the urban, creating modern mythologies that resonate with a city's inhabitants. Their works often serve as social and political allegories, with creatures standing in for the marginalized or the oppressive forces of society. Public spaces for these artworks democratizes the viewing experience, allowing these monstrous tales to be part of the everyday urban landscape, accessible to all who traverse the city.

Graffiti Artwork's Beastly Narratives

Graffiti artwork, with its roots deep in subversive and countercultural movements, has always embraced the monstrous in various forms. The creatures and beasts that sprawl across buildings and trains often convey the raw emotions and experiences of the graffiti artists themselves. This form of expression, illicit and usually performed under the cover of darkness, is akin to the nocturnal nature of mademocratizebeasts, creating a parallel between the artists and their creations. These creatures can be protective totems for the communities they watch over or symbols of resistance against societal constraints.

Technological Horizons and Digital Monsters

As the digital age advances, pop art, street pop art, and graffiti artwork have embraced new technologies to reimagine the concept of monsters. Digital tools have enabled artists to create more complex and interactive creatures that engage with viewers in real-time, often with the ability to change and evolve. This intersection of technology and art has given rise to virtual monsters that inhabit digital landscapes, commenting on the increasingly blurred lines between the real and the virtual and reflecting modern fears of digital surveillance, privacy erosion, and the loss of humanity in an increasingly automated world.

Cultural Synthesis and Global Monsters

The globalization of pop art and graffiti has led to a cross-pollination of monstrous themes, with creatures from different cultures and mythologies coming together on the same wall or canvas. This fusion creates a universal language of monsters, where a Japanese kappa can coexist with a Latin American chupacabra, each bringing their own stories and cultural significance to the artwork. This synthesis celebrates diversity and highlights the commonalities of human storytelling and the shared archetypes that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. In summary, monsters, creatures, and beasts are more than mere subjects in the diverse genres of pop art, street pop art, and graffiti artwork. They are potent symbols, carriers of meaning, and vehicles for the artists to engage with viewers on multiple levels. Whether as a critique of consumer culture, a reflection of societal issues, or a celebration of myth and legend, these themes continue to evolve, ensuring that the monstrous will remain a central figure in the visual dialogue of street pop art and graffiti artwork.

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