Ocean & Sea

8 artworks


  • Thaw Archival Print by Josh Keyes

    Josh Keyes Thaw Archival Print by Josh Keyes

    Thaw Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on Ultra Smooth Photo Rag Paper by Artist Josh Keyes. 2017 Signed Size 20x14 Edition of 175. Printed on Archival, Hot Press Paper, Signed and Numbered

    $664.00

  • Sale -34% Hard Holy Ship 9 2017 Silkscreen Print by MFG- Matt Goldman

    MFG- Matt Goldman Hard Holy Ship 9 2017 Silkscreen Print by MFG- Matt Goldman

    Hard: Holy Ship 9- 2017 Music Event Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Archival Bright White Paper by MFG- Matt Goldman Max Goldman for Holy Ship 2017 Music Festival. Since its inception, MFG- Matt Goldman Creative built the identity and artwork for HARD Fest and all its offshoots, including Holy Ship. We've finally unearthed the entire collection of posters we made together before Gary Richards left Livenation and took me with him. A trip down memory lane, it's fun to see the DJ names jockey for position over the years and also revel in how early HARD was in promoting the careers of some of the biggest DJs today. 18 x 24 inches • Spot Color Offset Print • Fluorescent Turquoise, Sky Blue, Black • Archival Bright White Paper • Limited Edition of 500 • Released 2017 EDM Music Bands: Fatboy Slim , Griz , Claude Vonstroke , Jauz , Maya Jane Coles , Hoy Since 82 , GTA , Gorgon City , Destructo , Getter , Justin Martin , Jack Beats , Felix da Housecat , Mija , AC Slater , DJ Tennis , Slow Magic , Ilovemakonnen , Hannah Wants , Soul Clap , Motez , Chris Lorenzo , Wolf + Lamb , Ookay , Slushii , Herobust , Kayzo , Wax Motif , J. Phlip , Thugfucker , Giraffage , Justin Jay , Rezz , Hucci , Gerd Janson , Oshi , Doorly , Party Favor , Craze , Gina Turner , Kaz James , Chris Lake , Kim Ann Foxman , Bot , Barclay Crenshaw , Mambo Brothers , Kidnap Kid , Horse Meat Disco , Cut Snake , Doc Martin , Will Clarke , Eli & Fur , Stranger , Nick Monaco , Jerry Folk , Oliver , Redlight , Golf Clap , Josh Pan , Newcleus Live , Vincent , Marques Wyatt , Thee Mike B , DJ Soup , Mr Kool Aid , Arthur Baker , Bones , Dateless , Subset , The Interns , Anakim

    $35.00$23.00

  • Nature Of Yin Versus Yang Gold Leaf HPM Archival Print by Shark Toof

    Shark Toof Nature Of Yin Versus Yang Gold Leaf HPM Archival Print by Shark Toof

    Nature Of Yang- White Clear Red Artwork Full Bleed Hand-Embellished Spray Paint Gold Leaf HPM Archival Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Rag Paper by Urban Artist Shark Toof. 2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 15 Artwork Size 18x18 Gold Foil

    $633.00

  • Nature Of Yin Versus Yang Gold Leaf Fluorescent Red HPM Archival Print by Shark Toof

    Shark Toof Nature Of Yin Versus Yang Gold Leaf Fluorescent Red HPM Archival Print by Shark Toof

    Nature Of Yin Versus Yang Gold Leaf Fluorescent Red Artwork Full Bleed Hand-Embellished Spray Paint Gold Leaf HPM Archival Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Rag Paper by Urban Artist Shark Toof. 2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 15 Artwork Size 18x18 Gold Foil

    $633.00

  • Sale -33% Pelican't Art Toy by Joe Ledbetter Pelican't Art Toy by Joe Ledbetter

    Joe Ledbetter Pelican't Art Toy by Joe Ledbetter

    Pelican't Limited Edition Vinyl Art Toy Collectible Artwork by street graffiti artist Joe Ledbetter. Pelicant 2017 Someone has a case of the Mondays. Kidrobot is happy to present a new collection with Joe Ledbetter starting with his Pelican’t Vinyl Art Figure in two colorways. This down on his luck bird features a bill not meant for fishing and created in true Ledbetter style.

    $177.00$119.00

  • I'll Love You Till The End Of The World Giclee Print by Josh Keyes

    Josh Keyes I'll Love You Till The End Of The World Giclee Print by Josh Keyes

    I'll Love You Till The End Of The World Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 290GSM Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Josh Keyes. Josh Keyes 'I'll Love You Till the End of the World' Edition of 300 Fine art print on 290gsm paper 16x25.5 inches / 40.6x64.7cm Hand-signed, numbered and titled by the artist The hybrid world that Keyes has created steps on surrealism and photorealism, a mix that unsettles the viewers, making us feel unsafe and exposed to an uncertain and mischievous future. At the core of work exists the concern for our survival and the earth's future. This preoccupation is highlighted through the display of animals lost and displaced from their natural settings. They are in peril and away from their natural ecosystem, relocated in dioramic fantastical situations.

    $499.00

  • Nature Of Yang White Clear Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

    Shark Toof Nature Of Yang White Clear Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

    Nature Of Yang- White Clear Red Artwork Full Bleed Hand-Embellished Spray Paint HPM Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Shark Toof. 2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 16x16 Number 10 of 10 Nature Of Yang- White Clear Red Edition 16x16 300gsm Archival Rag Paper Full Bleed and Hand Embleshed HPM by Shark Toof

    $492.00

  • Nature Of Yang Fluorescent Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

    Shark Toof Nature Of Yang Fluorescent Red HPM Giclee Print by Shark Toof

    Nature Of Yang- Fluorescent Red Artwork Full Bleed Hand-Embellished Spray Paint HPM Giclee Limited Edition Print on 300gsm Archival Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Shark Toof. 2017 Signed & Numbered HPM Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 16x16 Number 10 of 10 Nature Of Yang- Fluorescent Red Edition 16x16 300gsm Archival Rag Paper Full Bleed and Hand Embleshed HPM by Shark Toof

    $331.00

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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