Ocean & Sea

11 artworks


  • Obsidian 3 Suspension Foil HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension Foil HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension Foil HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    Obsidian 3- Suspension- Foil 4-Color Hand-Embellished Full Bleed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Obsidian 03 - 'Suspension': Weightlessness under the water allows all objects to hover in place. 4 color serigraph - 16 x 20 inch - on smooth natural stock. Rare Foil colorway in a limited edition of: 7 (w/ hand-painted detail) Signed and numbered by the artist

    $242.00

  • Locals Only Giclee Print by Frank Kozik

    Frank Kozik Locals Only Giclee Print by Frank Kozik

    Locals Only Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Cold-Press Italian Watercolor Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Frank Kozik. "Locals Only" plays off of the pop culture stereotypes demonizing these critical apex predators, such as JAWS and Shark Week. Frank Kozik's playful, surf-style illustration depicts the ultimate "man-eater" comfortably at home in an ocean of troubles. Often credited to have singlehandedly revived the lost art of the concert poster, Frank Kozik's creative career rose largely out of his enthusiasm for Austin's growing underground punk rock scene in the early eighties. Printed Oceans is PangeaSeed Foundation's fine art print program that raises awareness and educates about pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds. Since 2012, we have released over 100 original fine art print editions that highlight endangered marine species and ocean habitats. These stunning editions help to bring important conservation stories into homes and workspaces the world over creating critical dialogue and inspiring positive action. Through the purchase of these carefully hand-crafted, limited edition artworks, you are not only powering the groundbreaking work of PangeaSeed Foundation in communities across the globe but also contributing to the livelihoods of our supporting ARTivists. Together, via art and activism, we can help save our oceans.

    $333.00

  • Sea Also Rises Northbound Whale Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Northbound Whale Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Sea Also Rises- Northbound Whale Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 24x36 full-bleed 6 color screenprint. Signed and Numbered edition of 200.

    $253.00

  • Revenge of the Misunderstood HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

    Shark Toof Revenge of the Misunderstood HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

    Revenge of the Misunderstood Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee Print on Stretched Canvas Gallery Wrap by Shark Toof Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2013 Signed Hand Accented HPM Limited Edition of 25 on Canvas Size 12x16 Shark Toof was born and raised in Los Angeles, California where started painting graffiti in 1985 before eventually graduating from Art Center College of Design. Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans is the first movement of its kind helping to save our seas via public art and activism (ARTivism). PangeaSeed's second annual summer festival will feature over 25 renowned contemporary artists from across the globe collaborating to shine a greatly needed spotlight on pressing ocean environmental issues - while helping to educate and inspire individuals and communities to protect the planet's most important ecosystem: the ocean.

    $260.00

  • Sea Also Rises Exodus of Turtleton Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Exodus of Turtleton Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Sea Also Rises- Exodus of Turtleton Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2014 Limited Edition of 200 Artwork Size 24x36 1st Print. Artist Tim Doyle was asked to participate in PangeaSeed’s “The Year of Living Dangerously” print suite in 2013

    $253.00

  • Houston Silkscreen Print by Dave Kinsey

    Dave Kinsey Houston Silkscreen Print by Dave Kinsey

    Houston Limited Edition 4-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on 100% Cotton Rag Archival Paper by Dave Kinsey Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. BLK/MRKT

    $136.00

  • The Children Of War Giclee Print by Ben Kehoe

    Ben Kehoe The Children Of War Giclee Print by Ben Kehoe

    The Children Of War Limited Edition Giclee Fine Art Prints on Archival Photo Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Ben Kehoe.

    $209.00

  • Sea Also Rises Canals of Midtown Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Tim Doyle Sea Also Rises Canals of Midtown Silkscreen Print by Tim Doyle

    Sea Also Rises- Canals of Midtown Limited Edition 6-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Tim Doyle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Title: The Canals of Midtown Poster artist: Tim Doyle Edition: 1st edition hand signed and numbered out of only 100 that were printed Year: 2013 Type: Limited edition screen printed poster Size: 20x30 Location: Nakatomi, Inc. Venue: Sea Also Rises

    $253.00

  • Obsidian 3 Suspension HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    Obsidian 3- Suspension 4-Color Full Bleed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Obsidian 03 - 'Suspension': Weightlessness under the water allows all objects to hover in place. 4 color serigraph - 16 x 20 inch - on smooth natural stock. Regular colorway in a limited edition of: 50

    $129.00

  • Obsidian 3 Suspension Blue Variant HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    Justin Anville Obsidian 3 Suspension Blue Variant HPM Silkscreen Print by Justin Anville

    Obsidian 3- Suspension- Blue Variant 4-Color Full Bleed HPM Embellished Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Justin Anville Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. Obsidian 03 - 'Suspension': Weightlessness under the water allows all objects to hover in place. 4 color serigraph - 16 x 20 inch - on smooth natural stock. Blue Variant colorway in a limited edition of: 20 (w/ hand-painted detail)

    $153.00

  • Its Still a Mess Giclee Print by Oliver Barrett

    Oliver Barrett Its Still a Mess Giclee Print by Oliver Barrett

    It’s Still a Mess Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Oliver Barrett Dystopian Street Art Pop Artwork Artist. 12″ x 12″ giclee, have editions of 40, Signed & Numbered

    $209.00

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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