Purple

Phil Lumbang Meditating Bear Original Oil Painting by Phil Lumbang

Meditating Bear Original Painting Oil on Canvas, Gallery Wrapped by Phil Lumbang Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Original one-of-a-kind painting of a meditating stone bear in purple bamboo woods.

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$3,135.00
Dulk- Antonio Segura Donat Archipelago XL Giclee Print by Dulk- Antonio Segura Donat

Archipelago- XL Street Pop Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Hand Deckled 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Modern Artist Dulk- Antonio Segura Donat. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 36x36 Hand Deckled PangeaSeed Foundation Fine-art Giclée print on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm museum-grade fine art paper Hand-deckled edges 36" x 36" Limited Edition of 30 Signed & numbered Printed with ♥ by Static Medium

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$1,931.00
Faile Night Bender Silkscreen Print by Faile

Night Bender- Savage Sacred Young Minds Series 23-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 310 gsm Coventry Rag (Deckle Edge) by Faile Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. FAILE: Night Bender 23-color Silkscreen Print on Coventry Rag 325gsm Silkscreen ink on paper Limited Edition of 100 23 x 36 inches (58 cm x 89 cm) 2016

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$4,802.00
Indie184- Soraya Marquez Defend Your Love Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Indie184- Soraya Marquez

Defend Your Love Original One of a Kind Marilyn Monroe Mixed Media Collage Painting Artwork on Canvas by Popular Street Art Pop Culture Artist Indie184- Soraya Marquez. 2017 Signed Original Mixed Media Acrylic & Spraypaint Collage Painting Size 24x36 Indie184 (Soraya Marquez) (b. 1980) Defend Your Love, 2017 Mixed media collage on canvas 36 x 24 inches (91.4 x 61 cm) Signed and dated in ink on reverse

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$3,919.00
Faile Bad Seeds Silkscreen Print by Faile

Bad Seeds- Savage Sacred Young Minds Series 25-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 310gsm Coventry Rag (Deckle Edge) by Faile Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. FAILE (American, est. 1999) Title: Bad Seeds, 2016 Medium: Screenprint on 100% Cotton Rag Archival Paper with Deckled Edges Savage Sacred Young Minds Series

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$4,802.00
Pose- Jordan Nickel Dollie XL Lenticular Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

Dollie XL Lenticular Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel Hand-Pulled 3 Phase Holographic Like Deckled Paper Limited Edition Artwork. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 22.5x36 Lenticular Changing Print That Shifts Colors Across A Woman With Large Bee Hive Hair Cut. Pose, or Jordan Nickel, further establishes his position in the contemporary art world with his groundbreaking work titled "Dollie XL Lenticular". Evoking a sense of nostalgia while pioneering modern techniques, Pose demonstrates a mastery of pop and street art traditions, encapsulated within this transcendent artwork. Spanning a generous 22.5 x 36 inches, "Dollie XL Lenticular" is a limited masterpiece with only 50 pieces available, each bearing the signature of the artist, attesting to its authenticity. Crafted in 2021, the lenticular print technique employed offers a dynamic visual experience. Depending on the viewer's position, the optical colors shift, creating a mesmerizing, almost holographic effect. Central to this play of color and light is an arresting depiction of a woman characterized by her voluminous beehive hairstyle, an iconic symbol that has transcended time and resonates with pop culture aficionados. One of the standout features of this artwork is its deckled edges, which give the print a raw, tactile feel, further adding to its uniqueness. Accompanying each piece is a Certificate of Authenticity, a seal of the quality and genuineness of the work, ensuring collectors and art enthusiasts of their acquisition's value. In "Dollie XL Lenticular", Pose seamlessly blends historical motifs with innovative art techniques, crafting a piece that both pays homage to traditional pop and street art while signaling the future of these genres. The work stands as a testament to the enduring and evolving nature of visual expression, ever resonant and ever-evolving.

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$2,823.00
Faile Almost Rapture Silkscreen Print by Faile

Almost Rapture- Savage Sacred Young Minds Series 23-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 310gsm Coventry Rag (Deckle Edge) by Faile Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. FAILE (American, est. 1999) Title: ALMOST RAPTURE, 2016 Medium: Screenprint on 100% Cotton Rag Archival Paper with Deckled Edges Savage Sacred Young Minds Series

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$4,802.00
Murugiah It’ll Be Over Soon Silkscreen Print by Murugiah

It’ll Be Over Soon Silkscreen Print by Murugiah Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2023 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 24x36 Silkscreen Print "It'll Be Over Soon" is a silkscreen print by the artist Murugiah, known for his colorful, imaginative, and bold illustrations. Born Sharm Murugiah in London, England, he is a British artist of Sri Lankan heritage. Murugiah is recognized for his dynamic and highly detailed work, which often incorporates a blend of pop culture, surrealism, and traditional art styles. He has produced designs for various clients, including movie posters, album covers, and illustrations for books and magazines. The "It'll Be Over Soon" silkscreen print, like many of Murugiah's works, features a visually striking composition and a vibrant color palette. It’ll Be Over Soon Silkscreen Print by Murugiah addresses themes of transience, hope, and resilience, which will resonate with viewers emotionally.

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$234.00
Ron English Teletubbies Status Factory Poster 2010 by Ron English

Teletubbies Status Factory Poster 2010 Vintage Poster on Glossy Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Ron English. Ron English Status Factory 2010 Event Poster Gin Smiley Skeleton Smile. Some creases around edges.

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$153.00
Jeff Soto Silhouetted Reaper Dusk Pink Silkscreen Print by Jeff Soto

Silhouetted Reaper- Dusk Pink Limited Edition 2-Color Silkscreen Print on Cream Speckletone Paper by Jeff Soto Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Soto’s infamous giant box robot creepin’ while ya sleepin’ against the night sky! This is a large two-color screen print on 24? x 36? (61cm x 91cm) Cream Speckletone paper.

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$406.00
Ken Taylor Predator Silkscreen Print by Ken Taylor

Predator 6-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Black Fine Art Paper by Ken Taylor Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 24"x36" screenprint. Hand numbered. Signed by Ken Taylor. Edition of 400

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$209.00

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.

11 artworks

Phil Lumbang Meditating Bear Original Oil Painting by Phil Lumbang

Dulk- Antonio Segura Donat Archipelago XL Giclee Print by Dulk- Antonio Segura Donat

Faile Night Bender Silkscreen Print by Faile

Indie184- Soraya Marquez Defend Your Love Original Spray Paint Acrylic Painting by Indie184- Soraya Marquez

Faile Bad Seeds Silkscreen Print by Faile

Pose- Jordan Nickel Dollie XL Lenticular Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

Faile Almost Rapture Silkscreen Print by Faile

Murugiah It’ll Be Over Soon Silkscreen Print by Murugiah

Ron English Teletubbies Status Factory Poster 2010 by Ron English

Jeff Soto Silhouetted Reaper Dusk Pink Silkscreen Print by Jeff Soto

Ken Taylor Predator Silkscreen Print by Ken Taylor