Purple

6 artworks

  • Bambo HPM Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier Bambo HPM Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Bambo Hand-Embellished Mixed Media Limited Edition Print Art on 700gsm Recycled Cardstock by Artist Denial Contemporary Pop Artwork. 2017 Signed & Numbered HPM Hand Embellished Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 13x19

    $374.00

  • Styles Change Style Endures- Magenta Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Styles Change Style Endures- Magenta Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Styles Change Style Endures- Magenta 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Cream Speckle Tone Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. 14.5 inches by 19 inches Edition of 115 June 18, 2020 Skateboarding saved my life! As both an activity and culture, skateboarding blew the doors open for me to see how creativity, fearlessness, independence, and style could let me paint my own story. To paraphrase Charles Bukowski, everything, worth saying or doing, dull or dangerous, is better with style. I learned the importance of style from skateboarding but I apply style to my art and pretty much anything else I can. My friend Blaize Blouin, the only pro skater from Charleston, S.C., where I grew up, used to say “trendy tricks come and go, but the need for style is constant”. When I picked up Hugh Holland’s Silver Skate 70’s book I was enthralled by all of the photos, but especially gripped by the shot of an unknown kid doing a stylish backside carve at the Kenter Canyon School banks in 1976. -Shepard Fairey

    $384.00

  • Explore the Weird Giclee Print by Brandon Sopinsky

    Brandon Sopinsky Explore the Weird Giclee Print by Brandon Sopinsky

    Explore the Weird Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Brandon Sopinsky.

    $134.00

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers 1989 Fillmore Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Frank Kozik Red Hot Chili Peppers 1989 Fillmore Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Red Hot Chili Peppers Primus 1989 Fillmore Silkscreen San Francisco CA Print by Frank Kozik Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 1989 Kozik Artwork Size 13x19 Silkscreen Print Band Gig Poster by Frank Kozik. Bill Graham San Francisco The Fillmore Poster F115 Red Hot Chili Peppers Mary's Danish Primus September 15 16, 1989 Red Hot Chili Peppers Primus 1989 Fillmore Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik The Red Hot Chili Peppers Primus 1989 Fillmore silkscreen print by Frank Kozik is an iconic piece of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork that embodies the rebellious energy of late 1980s underground music and poster culture. Created for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' performance at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, this 13x19-inch hand-pulled silkscreen print was commissioned as part of the Bill Graham Presents concert series. Featuring bold colors, surrealist imagery, and an unmistakable punk aesthetic, this piece captures the raw intensity of the era’s alternative rock movement. The inclusion of supporting acts Primus and Mary’s Danish further cements its significance as a relic of an explosive time in live music history. Visual Composition and Artistic Style Frank Kozik’s artistic style is instantly recognizable in this print, with its bold neon hues, high-contrast linework, and provocative subject matter. The composition features a flaming skeleton with an exaggerated grin, clad in a polka-dotted bikini bottom, with its tongue out in a defiant gesture. The presence of a stylized, curvy female figure in the background adds a surreal, almost psychedelic touch, reinforcing the wild, chaotic energy associated with the Red Hot Chili Peppers' music. The background consists of swirling patterns in bright pink and purple, creating a hypnotic effect that draws the viewer into the image. The heavy use of black outlines and exaggerated cartoonish elements reflect Kozik’s influence from underground comics, skate culture, and punk zine aesthetics. The typography follows a classic gig poster format, with large block lettering announcing the headlining act in bright pink against a dark background, while additional text in cyan provides details of the event. This mix of playful, irreverent imagery and structured design highlights Kozik’s mastery in blending controlled chaos with striking visual appeal. Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Influence Frank Kozik’s work stands at the crossroads of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, merging countercultural aesthetics with fine art printmaking techniques. The poster's aggressive, high-contrast design is reminiscent of graffiti stencils, while the hand-pulled silkscreen process ensures that each print carries a unique, raw texture. The exaggerated punk-inspired figures, combined with psychedelic color palettes, align with the visual language found in 1980s street art and underground concert promotion. This piece reflects the DIY spirit of gig poster culture, where artists crafted promotional artwork that doubled as collectible art. Kozik’s ability to merge lowbrow sensibilities with high-impact design has made his prints some of the most sought-after in the gig poster scene. His background in self-published artwork and street-level design tactics translates into compositions that feel alive, rebellious, and unfiltered. Collectibility and Cultural Impact As an official Fillmore poster, this silkscreen print holds immense historical and artistic value. The late 1980s were a defining era for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as they blended funk, punk, and rock to create a sound that would later dominate alternative music. The collaboration with Primus, a band equally known for its genre-defying sound, adds to the poster’s significance as a symbol of musical innovation. Frank Kozik’s gig posters have become highly collectible, with limited-edition prints from this era commanding high demand among both art collectors and music fans. The handcrafted nature of the silkscreen process ensures that each piece has its own unique character, reinforcing the authenticity and individuality of the work. Kozik’s influence continues to shape modern poster design, and this print remains a testament to his ability to translate the raw energy of live music into visually arresting artwork. This piece is not just a concert advertisement; it is a statement of the era, an artifact of underground culture, and a masterpiece within the world of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork.

    $750.00

  • Payday Silkscreen Print by Aaron Craig- Pop Mash

    Aaron Craig- Pop Mash Payday Silkscreen Print by Aaron Craig- Pop Mash

    Payday 8-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 270gsm Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Stock Paper by Aaron Craig- Pop Mash. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 15.5x19 He-Man x Sponge Bob Skeletor. 8 color hand-pulled screenprint 270gsm Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Stock Paper Hand signed, numbered and blind stamped by Aaron Craig Edition of 50

    $352.00

  • Grumpy Space Princess Giclee Print by Brandon Sopinsky

    Brandon Sopinsky Grumpy Space Princess Giclee Print by Brandon Sopinsky

    Grumpy Space Princess Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Brandon Sopinsky.

    $134.00

Purple

Exploring Purple's Palette in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Presence of Purple in Urban Art

Purple, historically a color of nobility and mystery, has permeated the urban landscape through the mediums of street pop art and graffiti artwork. Its use injects a sense of the regal and the enigmatic into the often-gritty context of the city's walls. This hue, which can range from the gentlest lavenders to the deepest violets, carries with it a versatility that is unmatched. It is as much at home in the flamboyant splashes of pop art as it is in the shadowed nuances of street art, commanding attention and provoking thought in equal measure.

Techniques and Textures: Working with Purple

When it comes to technique, purple presents unique opportunities for the artist. It can be a challenging color to work with due to its visual weight, but when handled with skill, it can add a dramatic flair or a subtle undertone to a piece. The texture of purple paint can affect its interaction with light, with glossier finishes bringing a vibrancy to the color, while matte finishes lend it a more subdued and mysterious character. In aerosol form, purple can be sprayed lightly for a misty effect or layered for richness and depth.

Cultural Significance and Emotional Depth of Purple

Purple's cultural significance is as rich as its hue. It is a color that has been used to signify power, spirituality, and creativity. In street pop art and graffiti, purple can symbolize the countercultural and the alternative, often used to represent subversive ideas or to mark the presence of the artist's unique voice. Emotionally, purple is a color that can evoke feelings of nostalgia and melancholy, as well as luxury and ambition. Its duality is its strength, enabling artists to play with a spectrum of themes from the introspective to the exuberant.

Composition and Contrast: The Utility of Purple

In terms of composition, purple's utility lies in its ability to complement or contrast a wide range of colors. It can cool down the warmth of yellows and oranges or add depth to a palette of blues and greens. In the context of street pop and graffiti art, purple often serves as a focal color, drawing in the eye and providing a counterpoint to the surrounding hues. Its placement within an artwork can guide the viewer's gaze, leading them through the visual narrative the artist has crafted.

Purple in Symbolism and Urban Expression

Purple's symbolism in urban art is multifaceted. It can stand as a symbol of the avant-garde, a beacon of innovation and creative risk-taking. In graffiti, purple can be the color of the outsider, marking territory and asserting identity in a way that other colors may not. It has the power to transform a space, to elevate it from the mundane to the extraordinary, and to infuse a sense of the otherworldly into the concrete reality of the urban environment.

Future Outlook: Purple's Evolving Role in Street Art

Looking toward the future, purple is poised to continue its evolution in the realm of street pop art and graffiti. As new pigments are developed and new techniques are embraced, the potential for purple to convey an even wider array of messages and emotions is vast. It is a color that can adapt to the changing cultural climate, reflecting the zeitgeist in its shades and tints. Whether it is used to provoke, to soothe, or to mystify, purple remains a powerful tool in the artist's palette, one that captures the complexity of the human experience against the canvas of the cityscape. In the dynamic world of street pop art and graffiti, purple stands out for its depth and complexity. It is a color that refuses to be ignored, wrapping viewers in its embrace and challenging them to explore the meanings it holds. Through the creative visions of urban artists, purple will continue to leave its mark on the streets, an enduring testament to the power of color in public art.
Footer image

© 2025 Sprayed Paint Art Collection,

    • Amazon
    • American Express
    • Apple Pay
    • Bancontact
    • Diners Club
    • Discover
    • Google Pay
    • iDEAL
    • Mastercard
    • PayPal
    • Shop Pay
    • Visa

    Login

    Forgot your password?

    Don't have an account yet?
    Create account