Red

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  • Sale -33% Cock Sparrer Working Stiffs 2000 San Francisco Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Frank Kozik Cock Sparrer Working Stiffs 2000 San Francisco Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Cock Sparrer Working Stiffs 2000 San Francisco Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2000 Signed by Kozik & Numbered Limited Edition of 300 Artwork Size 35x22.5 Silkscreen Print Band Gig Poster by Frank Kozik Cock Sparrer Working Stiffs 2000 San Francisco silkscreen print by Frank Kozik. Frank Kozik is a well-known graphic artist, especially famous for his concert posters and album covers for various punk, grunge, and rock bands. He has worked with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many other bands. Cock Sparrer, who are one of the most influential bands from the first wave of British punk in the 1970s.

    $273.00$183.00

  • Punch Cigar HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK Punch Cigar HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK Punch Cigar HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Punch Cigar Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM Serigraph Print on Canvas Framed by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Custom Frame. Arguably the most sought-after cigar piece by Steve Kaufman. Steve Kaufman (American, 1960-2010) "Punch Cigar", hand embellished serigraph, Edition 37/150 and signed in monogram en verso. Ht: 16.5" Wd: 35" By the early 90’s, Kaufman’s work was highly in demand, but he wanted to remain in touch with a broad, public audience. He staged a one-man, one-night show painting 55 “Racial Harmony” murals in New York and appeared on TV and radio to promote racial tolerance. He also created an AIDS memorial in New York City and draped red fabric over the letter “D” of the Hollywood Sign in remembrance of everyone who had died of AIDS.

    $3,135.00

Red Color Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Red: A Bold Statement in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Red in the Spectrum of Street Art Expression

Red, often seen as the most assertive and dynamic of all colors, casts its passionate hue across the expansive canvas of street pop art and graffiti artwork. With its bold nature, red is not just a color—it's a declaration, a visual exclamation that demands attention and conveys intensity. Its application in the urban art scene is diverse, from the deepest burgundies to the brightest scarlets, each shade imbued with its unique energy and symbolism.

Techniques and Textures: Red's Artistic Flexibility

Artistically, red's versatility is found in its ability to stand alone and its power to accentuate when paired with other colors. The techniques employed by street artists to apply red vary greatly, from aerosol sprays that offer a misty overlay to bold brush strokes that provide texture and depth. Red in street pop art is not merely a visual tool; it's a tactile experience. The texture of red paint can range from glossy finishes that reflect the city's lights to matte surfaces that absorb and soften the intensity of the hue, each technique chosen to convey a specific message or feeling.

Cultural Resonance of Red in Urban Imagery

Culturally, red has a potent resonance, often associated with powerful emotions and ideas such as love, anger, danger, and strength. Street pop art and graffiti leverage these associations to deliver impactful artwork that can resonate universally. The color red is frequently utilized to draw the viewer's focus to critical elements of a piece, highlighting areas the artist deems most significant or using the color's signal-like quality to convey cautionary messages and urgent statements.

Compositional Strategies with Red in Art

Regarding composition, red's role in street pop and graffiti artwork is multifaceted. It can starkly contrast cooler hues, creating a visual disruption that can energize or unsettle the viewer. Conversely, when red is set against warmer tones, it can evoke feelings of warmth and comfort. The strategic placement of red within a piece can alter the viewer's perception of space, with deeper reds receding in the visual field and brighter reds advancing, a technique artists use to create movement and depth.

Symbolic Use of Red in Street Pop Art and Graffiti

Symbolically, red is laden with meaning in the context of street pop art and graffiti. It's a color that signifies everything from political affiliations to personal identity. In the urban landscape, where art serves as a voice for the voiceless, red is often the color of choice for expressing defiance and resilience. Its application is deliberate, with artists selecting the shade of red that best communicates the spirit of their message.

Evolution of Red in Urban Artistic Practice

As we consider the evolution of color used in street art, red's significance only seems to amplify. Its historical use in political and protest art continues to influence contemporary artists, who see red as a means of connecting with a rich legacy of visual activism. With advances in paint technology and application methods, the vibrancy and longevity of red in street art have increased, allowing it to maintain its potency and message over time, even in the face of environmental challenges. Red's place in street pop art and graffiti is undeniable. It is a color that can elevate a piece from mere visual noise to a poignant statement. Its shades can signify many themes and messages, from the urgency of revolution to the pulse of love that beats through city streets. As an element of the urban visual lexicon, red is as essential as the very walls it adorns, a color that will continue to be used to captivate, communicate, and challenge viewers around the world.

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