Skeletons & Skulls

3 artworks


  • An Eye For An Eyrie Red Gold HPM Acrylic Screen Print by Prefab77

    Prefab77 An Eye For An Eyrie Red Gold HPM Acrylic Screen Print by Prefab77

    An Eye For An Eyrie- Red Gold Original Hand-Painted Multiple Spraypaint, Acrylic & Screenprint on CNC Cut Wood Panel ready to hang by Prefab77 Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. "We have always loved the portrait, our current style is one of mixing allegorical portraiture with our hard, fast edged style, often with secret messages, religious affiliations, and pop iconography woven into the art. We have explored the Totemic style in this release to carry these messages and to create a visually beautiful way to express an abstract idea or to convey and meaning not explicitly set out in the narrative. Like a really good 3-minute pop/rock track in can be a fable, a story or a Warning!" - Prefab77

    $518.00

  • An Eye For An Eyrie Red Blue HPM Acrylic Screen Print by Prefab77

    Prefab77 An Eye For An Eyrie Red Blue HPM Acrylic Screen Print by Prefab77

    An Eye For An Eyrie- Red Blue Original Hand-Painted Multiple Spraypaint, Acrylic & Screenprint on CNC Cut Wood Panel ready to hang by Prefab77 Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. "We have always loved the portrait, our current style is one of mixing allegorical portraiture with our hard, fast edged style, often with secret messages, religious affiliations, and pop iconography woven into the art. We have explored the Totemic style in this release to carry these messages and to create a visually beautiful way to express an abstract idea or to convey and meaning not explicitly set out in the narrative. Like a really good 3-minute pop/rock track in can be a fable, a story or a Warning!" - Prefab77

    $518.00

  • Critical Condition Silkscreen Print by Al Diaz

    Al Diaz Critical Condition Silkscreen Print by Al Diaz

    Critical Condition 4-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 100lb French Speckletone Paper by Al Diaz x Dave Navarro x Lifeafterdeath Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2019 Al Diaz and lifeafterdeath "Critical Condition" - 4 Color Screen Print, Limited Edition of 25 - 19 x 25" Critical Condition • 4 layer hand-pulled screenprint on French Speckletone 100 lb paper• 19 x 25 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artists Al Díaz and Dave Navarro in a limited edition of 25 "Distortion Skull" ink stamping on verso hand-applied by Dave Navarro Hand-produced in Albany, NY by Pepper Spray Press NYC

    $438.00

Skeletons & Skulls Graffiti Street Pop Art

Symbolism of Skeletons and Skulls in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

Skeletons and skulls have been a prominent motif in art for centuries, embodying themes of mortality, impermanence, and the human condition. In Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, these symbols have been recontextualized, taking on new meanings and forms. Street artists utilize skeletons and skulls to communicate messages from the political to the personal, often infusing these macabre icons with vibrant colors and bold patterns that challenge their traditional associations with death and darkness. In the urban tapestry of cities worldwide, skeletons and skulls are not just symbols of fear and decay but are reimagined as expressions of life's vitality and the celebration of existence despite its fleeting nature. Graffiti artworks featuring these elements become public meditations on life's cyclical nature, reminding viewers of their mortality in a confronting and enlightening manner. The stark depiction of a skull in a mural or a sticker can be a social commentary on issues such as war, inequality, or the brevity of human life amidst the chaos of the modern world.

Artistic Exploration of Existential Themes Through Bones and Craniums

The artistic exploration of existential themes through the imagery of bones and skulls in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork has led to diverse interpretations. Some artists may portray skulls with a sense of humor or irony, subverting their traditionally ominous weight. Others may revere them, creating shrines out of alleyways and building facades. This duality reflects the multifaceted nature of skeletons and skulls as symbols — they are at once a universal sign of humanity's shared destiny and a canvas for exploring individual and collective narratives. The ubiquitous nature of these symbols in street art speaks to their enduring power to fascinate and provoke. Every skull or skeleton rendered on a wall represents a common thread in the tapestry of human experience, connecting us across cultures and time. The depiction of these symbols in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork serves as a reminder of the democratizing power of art and its ability to distill complex ideas into potent, universal images.
In conclusion, the representation of skeletons and skulls in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork is a testament to the enduring fascination with what lies beneath the surface of living beings. These depictions are a bold confrontation with the ultimate truths of existence, rendered in styles that range from the realistic to the abstract. Through these powerful symbols, street artists continue to engage with profound themes, inviting onlookers to reflect on the mysteries of life and death amidst the everyday landscapes of the urban environment.

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