Ocean & Sea

8 artworks


  • 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

    $702.00$597.00

  • Humphrey Il Gold Silkscreen Print by Barnaby Ward

    Barnaby Ward Humphrey Il Gold Silkscreen Print by Barnaby Ward

    Humphrey Il- Gold Artwork 3 Limited 3-Color Silkscreen Edition Print on 100% Cotton Rag Archival Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Barnaby Ward. Edition of 100. 26" x 36" with 2" border. 3 color screen print printed with metallic gold ink. Signed, numbered, and blind stamped. This is a silkscreened edition of 100 on archival paper. Each edition is signed and numbered by the artist.

    $242.00

  • Vicissitudes Ring Giclee Print by Jason DeCaires

    Jason DeCaires Vicissitudes Ring Giclee Print by Jason DeCaires

    Vicissitudes Ring Digital C Giclee Print by Jason DeCaires Artwork Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper Graffiti Pop Street Artist. 2012 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 26x20 Jason DeCaires Taylor's "Vicissitudes Ring" and Its Resonance in Art The "Vicissitudes Ring" digital C Giclee Print by Jason DeCaires Taylor is a limited edition artwork that captures the essence of his pioneering underwater sculpture. Created in 2012, this piece is part of a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered prints, each measuring 26x20 inches. The artwork represents DeCaires Taylor's iconic underwater installation "Vicissitudes," which features a circle of figures holding hands, located off the coast of Grenada in the West Indies. This particular work significantly contributes to the canon of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork despite its primary existence beneath the waves. It bridges the gap between the traditional understanding of street art and the innovative realm of environmental sculpture. The ring of figures is suggestive of continuity and community, themes that are deeply ingrained in street art culture. The circular arrangement of life-sized figures evokes a sense of unity and solidarity, resonating with the collective spirit of street art and human resilience. The choice of digital C Giclee print for "Vicissitudes Ring" signifies a confluence of technology and art, ensuring the durability and color fidelity of the piece and making it a precious collectible for art enthusiasts. The Giclee process, known for its high-quality reproduction of artworks, perfectly encapsulates the hues and shadows of the original underwater sculptures, providing an on-land experience of Taylor's submerged art. The Cultural Impact of "Vicissitudes Ring" in Contemporary Art Jason DeCaires Taylor's "Vicissitudes Ring" transcends the confines of conventional street art, offering an immersive, contemplative, and profound experience. The figures in the ring, cast from children of diverse ethnic backgrounds, represent the passage of time and the changes (or 'vicissitudes') that come with it. The artwork, therefore, becomes a powerful commentary on the interconnectedness of human life and the universal experiences that bind people together across cultural divides. The installation from which this print is derived is located underwater and is subject to the natural processes of the sea. As such, it is in constant flux, with marine life gradually becoming an integral part of the sculptures. This concept of change and transformation is inherent to the nature of street art, which is often temporary and subject to the elements and the evolving urban landscape. "Vicissitudes Ring" serves as a metaphor for the dynamism of street and pop art, highlighting the ever-changing context of public art and its ability to adapt and evolve. The limited edition nature of this print, alongside its signature and numbering, adds an exclusive aspect to the ownership of this piece, much like the rarefied experience of stumbling upon a fleeting work of street art before it disappears or is transformed. Collectors of "Vicissitudes Ring" are thus privy to a moment captured in time, a snapshot of Taylor's evolving underwater gallery. Exploring the Blurred Lines Between Street Art and Environmental Sculpture "Vicissitudes Ring" exemplifies the blurred lines between street art, pop art, and environmental sculpture. While the original work is not painted on an urban wall or created through spray cans, it shares the spirit of street and pop art through its accessibility, public placement, and the way it engages with its environment. Just as street art becomes part of the urban fabric, "Vicissitudes" becomes part of the oceanic ecosystem, challenging where art can exist and thrive. The installation and its photographic representation in the Giclee print also speak to the temporality and permanence of art. While the print captures a moment in time, the actual installation is subject to relentless transformation by natural forces, much like graffiti that ages and is altered by the urban environment. In this way, "Vicissitudes Ring" reflects the ethos of street art, where the act of creation is as significant as the art itself and where the artwork's existence in a state of change is a form of expression. Jason DeCaires Taylor's "Vicissitudes Ring" is a profound piece that extends the conversation of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork into new territories. It challenges the viewer to consider the role of the environment in art, the power of community, and the transient yet enduring nature of human expression. As a limited edition print, it captures the beauty and complexity of Taylor's underwater sculpture. It serves as a vessel for the messages of environmental awareness and cultural connectivity at the heart of Taylor's artistic philosophy.

    $600.00

  • 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.”

    $702.00$597.00

  • Humphrey Il Blue Silkscreen Print by Barnaby Ward

    Barnaby Ward Humphrey Il Blue Silkscreen Print by Barnaby Ward

    Humphrey Il- Blue Artwork 3 Limited 3-Color Silkscreen Edition Print on 100% Cotton Rag Archival Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Barnaby Ward. Edition of 100. 26" x 36" with 2" border. 3 color screen print printed with metallic blue ink. Signed, numbered, and blind stamped. This is a silkscreened edition of 100 on archival paper. Each edition is signed and numbered by the artist.

    $242.00

  • Landfall PP Giclee Print by Josh Keyes

    Josh Keyes Landfall PP Giclee Print by Josh Keyes

    Landfall PP Printers Proof Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 290GSM Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Josh Keyes. PP Printers Proof Signed & marked PP 18x26 inches / 46x66cm Fine art print on 290gsm paper Hand signed and numbered Artist proof working copy, small bump to lower mid white margin bottom. The hybrid world that Keyes has created steps on surrealism and photorealism, a mix that unsettles the viewers, making us feel unsafe and exposed to an uncertain and mischievous future. At the core of work exists the concern for our survival and the earth's future. This preoccupation is highlighted through the display of animals lost and displaced from their natural settings. They are in peril and away from their natural ecosystem, relocated in dioramic fantastical situations.

    $1,103.00

  • Landfall Giclee Print by Josh Keyes

    Josh Keyes Landfall Giclee Print by Josh Keyes

    Landfall Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 290GSM Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Josh Keyes. Edition of 175 18x26 inches / 46x66cm Fine art print on 290gsm paper Hand signed and numbered The hybrid world that Keyes has created steps on surrealism and photorealism, a mix that unsettles the viewers, making us feel unsafe and exposed to an uncertain and mischievous future. At the core of work exists the concern for our survival and the earth's future. This preoccupation is highlighted through the display of animals lost and displaced from their natural settings. They are in peril and away from their natural ecosystem, relocated in dioramic fantastical situations.

    $716.00

  • Goodbye- PP Printers Proof Archival Print by Josh Keyes

    Josh Keyes Goodbye- PP Printers Proof Archival Print by Josh Keyes

    Goodbye Archival Pigment Fine Art PP Printers Proof Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Paper by Modern Pop Street Graffiti Artist Josh Keyes. PP Printers Proof Edition of 20 Signed & Numbered Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 26 x 18 Inches Release: April 22, 2020

    $621.00

Ocean & Sea

Maritime Motifs in Contemporary Art

The ocean has been a boundless source of inspiration across various art forms for centuries. In the domains of pop art, street art, and graffiti, it takes on a new life, serving as both subject and symbol. Artists have harnessed the allure of the sea and the mystique of its depths to challenge viewers, provoke thought, and communicate poignant messages through their creations. The vastness of the ocean is reflective of the infinite possibilities within these art movements, enabling a diverse range of expressions, from the critique of pollution to the celebration of marine life.

Environmental Commentary through Ocean Imagery

Within the urban canvases of cities around the world, street and graffiti artists employ oceanic imagery to raise awareness about environmental concerns. These artworks often feature marine creatures entangled in plastic or oil spills, pointing to the devastating impact of human waste and chemical pollutants on oceanic ecosystems. Pop artists in galleries harness similar themes, using bright colors and familiar icons to draw attention to the need for ocean conservation. The visual shock of seeing sea life juxtaposed with symbols of human negligence brings the message home to an audience that might otherwise remain disengaged from environmental advocacy.

Street Art and Graffiti: Nautical Narratives

Graffiti and street art are particularly potent in conveying narratives of oceanic proportions. They transform public spaces into forums for dialogue, bringing the narratives of the sea to those who may have never dipped their toes in its waters. These pieces range from murals of epic underwater scenes to the intricate tagging of sea creature silhouettes, each artist contributing their unique wave to the ocean of urban expression. This form of art is transient, much like the tides themselves, often here today and gone tomorrow, which underlines the urgent message of many ocean-inspired street artworks – the fleeting beauty of our seas amidst the strain of human influence.

Cultural Currents and Pop Art's Oceans

Pop art’s treatment of ocean themes delves into the cultural currents of society, making the familiar unfamiliar and encouraging onlookers to reconsider their relationship with the marine world. Iconography like the simple wave, a ship in peril, or a bottle with a message inside, become infused with new meaning in a pop art context. This artwork might be found gracing the walls of boutique seaside cafes or the galleries of coastal cities, capturing the zeitgeist of an era increasingly concerned with the plight of our planet’s waters.

Artistic Advocacy and the Sea

The unifying thread in the depiction of oceans across these art forms is the underlying advocacy for marine preservation and environmental activism. Artists like Shepard Fairey, with his "Obey Giant" campaign, intertwine commercial iconography with messages that critique consumption and environmental disregard. This approach has been instrumental in not just beautifying spaces but in steering conversations towards the health of our oceans. The sea, with its profound beauty and depth, is a powerful protagonist in the narratives constructed by these artists, a testament to the critical role art plays in echoing the issues of our time. Each wave of artistic interpretation brings the ocean closer to those who encounter it, allowing the sea to flow through concrete jungles and into the hearts and minds of an urban populace. This body of work continues to expand, driven by the tides of creativity and the currents of social consciousness, anchoring the ocean firmly in the fabric of contemporary art.

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