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  • The Joker Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta The Joker Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    The Joker Batman DC Comics Limited Edition 7-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Mr. Brainwash Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 79 Artwork Size 32x43 "Mr. Brainwash is pleased to announce a new addition to the ongoing series of comic book covers, this time featuring one of the most notorious supervillains, The Joker. A seven-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper. Each print is signed and numbered, with a thumbprint on the back. The standard edition will be out of an edition of 79" -Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta (Team) Mr. Brainwash, a moniker used by the street artist Thierry Guetta, continues to influence the street pop art and graffiti art movement with his distinctive works that often blend pop culture references and an edgy street aesthetic. His latest foray into comic book art brings us a limited edition silkscreen print featuring The Joker, one of Batman's most infamous adversaries from DC Comics. This particular piece is a stunning representation of The Joker, encapsulating the character's chaotic energy and anarchic spirit. Crafted through a meticulous seven-color hand-pulled silkscreen process on fine art paper, the print exemplifies Mr. Brainwash's signature style that fuses street art and pop art elements. The artwork is a riot of color, with splashes and drips that suggest a raw, uncontained force, much like The Joker himself. This approach to the piece invokes graffiti art's spontaneity and rebellious nature, while the iconic comic imagery ties it firmly to pop art traditions. Each of the limited edition prints, sized at an impressive 32x43 inches, is not only signed and numbered but also carries the unique thumbprint of the artist on the back, serving as a hallmark of authenticity and a personal touch from Mr. Brainwash. With only 79 pieces, this artwork is a coveted item for collectors and enthusiasts of comic books and contemporary street pop art. The choice of The Joker is particularly resonant in today's culture, symbolizing the dual nature of chaos and intellect. Mr. Brainwash's portrayal taps into the zeitgeist, presenting The Joker as a comic character and an icon of modern-day societal contradictions. The artwork is a bold statement in Mr. Brainwash's oeuvre, continuing his exploration of popular culture and its icons through street and pop art.

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    $5,415.00

  • Rabbbit House Giclee Print by Ron English

    Ron English Rabbbit House Giclee Print by Ron English

    Rabbit House Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Propaganda Artist Ron English. 2013 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Size 32x27 "Rabbit House" is a captivating artwork by Ron English, an artist famed for his contribution to the propaganda art movement, which critiques contemporary culture through the melding of high and low art. The limited edition giclee print on fine art paper showcases English's expertise in juxtaposing surrealism with a hyper-saturated palette, creating a piece that is both a visual feast and a profound commentary on consumerism and the corporate infiltration of American life. The 2013 artwork, with its size of 32x27 inches, belongs to a highly exclusive series, limited to only 25 signed and numbered prints, making it a coveted piece for collectors. English's Rabbit House thrusts the viewer into a vibrant, almost psychedelic scene, blending elements of fantastical landscapes with familiar yet distorted characters and motifs. This vivid tableau is populated with mutated creatures and toys, expressing the artist's trademark fusion of reality with the absurd. The creatures in the scene are exaggerated and colorful, embodying English's critical perspective on the mutagenic powers of capitalism on nature and childhood innocence. The meticulous detail and depth of the piece draw onlookers into a three-dimensional space that feels at once otherworldly and uncomfortably familiar, echoing the intrusion of the fantastical into the mundane that is ever-present in today's advertising-saturated environment. Ron English utilizes the giclee printing method, revered for its high-quality reproduction of colors and details, ensuring that each element, from the reflective surfaces to the intricate textures of the flora and fauna, is captured with exceptional clarity by crafting a limited series of prints, English ties the artwork to the street art ethos, where exclusivity and access play pivotal roles. Like a street artist's fleeting murals, "Rabbit House" holds a transient place in the art world; its limited availability endows the piece with a sense of impermanence contrasting with the enduring nature of the paper it's printed on. English's work is a sophisticated blend of criticism and celebration of popular culture, offering an immersive escape while prompting introspective reflections on the world we live in. This artwork is not just a statement but a conversation starter, engaging its audience with layers of meaning and a rich visual narrative.

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    $1,383.00

  • 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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