Ocean & Sea

13 artworks


  • Ceci N'est Pas Une Raphael Archival Pigment Print

    Shark Toof Ceci N'est Pas Une Raphael Archival Pigment Print

    Ceci N'est Pas Une Raphael Limited Edition Archival Pigment Prints on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Shark Toof Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 24x18 "Growing up with the first comic book release of Ninja Turtles in 1984, I identified most with Raphael. He was named after the 16th-century painter Raphael and is usually depicted as being aggressive, sullen, maddened, and rebellious. Not only did I relate to his character, as a teen with angst, but Raphael is a perfect parallel to my sharks." - Shark Toof

    $379.00

  • Point Break 100% Pure Adrenaline Test Print Foil v2 Silkscreen Print by Patrick Connan Point Break 100% Pure Adrenaline Test Print Foil v2 Silkscreen Print by Patrick Connan

    Patrick Connan Point Break 100% Pure Adrenaline Test Print Foil v2 Silkscreen Print by Patrick Connan

    Point Break- 100% Pure Adrenaline- Test Print Foil v2 Limited Edition 13-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Patrick Connan Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Test Print Version 2. One of a Kind Test Print From Artist. 13 Color Screen Print on Foil Paper Test Print Edition of 1 24" x 36" Signed / Numbered & Stamped.

    $270.00

  • We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bus Giclee Print by Graham Curran

    Graham Curran We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bus Giclee Print by Graham Curran

    Mad World Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Archival Smooth Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Graham Curran. "We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bus" Print Inspired by My Neighbor Totoro & Jaws 12 x 12 inches Printed on certified archival, Smooth Fine Art Paper hand-signed and numbered by the artist Regular Edition of 30

    $153.00

  • Starring Bill Murray as...Steve Zissou Giclee Print by Matthew Rabalais

    Matthew Rabalais Starring Bill Murray as...Steve Zissou Giclee Print by Matthew Rabalais

    Starring Bill Murray as...Steve Zissou Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Matthew Rabalais counter-culture street artist art. Inspired by actor Bill Murray's movie performance in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

    $129.00

  • Das Boot Silkscreen Print by Ken Taylor

    Ken Taylor Das Boot Silkscreen Print by Ken Taylor

    Das Boot 4-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Ken Taylor Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2014 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 350 Artwork Size 24x36 Extremely Faint Storage Scuff, Hairline Thin To Lowest Black Area Above the Credits. Barely Noticeable & Indictitive To Age.

    $174.00

  • Submerged Archival Print by Super A

    Super A Submerged Archival Print by Super A

    Submerged Archival Print by Super A Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Cotton Rag Paper Pop Artist Modern Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 90 Artwork Size 17x24 Hand Deckled

    $356.00

  • Go Team Zissou! Giclee Print by Nicole Gustafsson

    Nicole Gustafsson Go Team Zissou! Giclee Print by Nicole Gustafsson

    Go Team Zissou! Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Nicole Gustafsson.

    $99.00

  • The Black Stallion Silkscreen Print by Nicolas Delort

    Nicolas Delort The Black Stallion Silkscreen Print by Nicolas Delort

    The Black Stallion Limited Edition 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Nicolas Delort Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Screen print. Hand numbered.

    $99.00

  • Jaguar Shark Giclee Print by Ryan Berkley

    Ryan Berkley Jaguar Shark Giclee Print by Ryan Berkley

    Jaguar Shark Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Ryan Berkley. Ryan Berkley - "Jaguar Shark" limited edition fine art digital print signed and numbered edition of 50 copies 8" x 10"

    $99.00

  • Jaguar Shark Silkscreen Print by DKNG

    DKNG Jaguar Shark Silkscreen Print by DKNG

    Jaguar Shark Limited Edition ICON Series 4-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by DKNG Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. The boat from the famous Bill Murray movie Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou by Wes Anderson. "Every film has one. A signature prop, set, or location. Something that, in a single image, can represent the entire movie. The design team of Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman, also known as DKNG, call these images “Icons,” and they are the subject of their first-ever solo show at Gallery 1988 West in Los Angeles. The show, called simply ICON, is comprised of 50 pieces featuring iconic places and things from some of your favorite movies and TV shows of all time. Each piece is small – 12 inches square – and is of one thing that sums up an entire movie. And of course, each is done in DKNG’s distinctive bright, geometric yet detailed style.” - DKNG

    $153.00

  • Lava AP Giclee Print by Raid71

    Raid71 Lava AP Giclee Print by Raid71

    Lava AP Pop Modern Movie Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Pixar Graffiti Modern Artist Raid71. AP Artist Proof 2022 Official Pixar print Lava 5x6 Short Print Giclee Signed Hand-numbered edition of 40

    $136.00

  • He Is the Zissou AP Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle He Is the Zissou AP Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    He Is the Zissou- AP Artist Proof Bad Dads Limited Edition 4-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Artist Tim Doyle. AP Artist Proof 2011 Signed & Marked AP VII Artwork Size 16x20 This print was originally produced for the 'Bad Dads 2' art show in San Francisco at SpokeArt gallery.

    $352.00

  • He Is the Zissou Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle He Is the Zissou Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    He Is the Zissou Bad Dads Limited Edition 4-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 1st Printing, This print was originally produced for the 'Bad Dads 2' art show in San Francisco at SpokeArt gallery in 2011.

    $244.00

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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