Smile

9 artworks


  • Rubik Shot Red Marilyn Rubikcubism Metal Giclee Print by Invader

    Invader Rubik Shot Red Marilyn Rubikcubism Metal Giclee Print by Invader

    Rubik Shot Red Marilyn Rubikcubism Metal Giclee Print by Invader Artwork Limited Edition Print on Diasec-Mounted Aluminium Composite Panel Graffiti Pop Street Artist. 2023 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 774 Artwork Size 39.37x39.37 or 100cmx100cm NVDR1-4. Elevate your art collection with the captivating "Rubik Shot Red Marilyn Rubikcubism Metal Giclee Prints" by the celebrated street artist Invader. These four expertly crafted, ready-to-hang prints feature a vibrant reimagining of an iconic subject using the novel medium of Rubik’s Cubes. Each print in this distinguished series is meticulously produced, showcasing a Diasec-mounted giclée on a robust, laser-cut aluminum composite panel. They are designed to make a statement in any space with dimensions of 100 x 100 cm and a significant weight of 13.5kg. The "Rubik Shot Red Marilyn" collection perfectly blends nostalgia and contemporary art, reflecting Invader’s renowned creativity and innovation within the world of street pop art.

    $14,114.00

  • Marilyn Whaam New Love Forever Blotter Paper Archival Print by Copyright

    Copyright Marilyn Whaam New Love Forever Blotter Paper Archival Print by Copyright

    Marilyn Whaam New Love Forever Limited Edition Fine Art Blotter Paper Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Modern Pop Artist Copyright. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 35 Archival Pigment Print on Perforated Blotter Paper Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches Release: April 19, 2022 Limited blotter editions are hand-perforated by Zane Kesey.

    $406.00

  • You Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie? Offset Lithograph Print by Madsaki

    Madsaki You Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie? Offset Lithograph Print by Madsaki

    You Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie? Offset Lithograph Print by Madsaki Print on Smooth Wove Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Hand-Pulled Street Pop Artwork Graffiti. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 300 Offset Lithograph Artwork Print Size 27.5x27.5 The Synthesis of Pop Culture and Graffiti Madsaki's creation captures a moment of cinematic nostalgia, referencing the social phenomenon of movie-going and the specific genre of Kung Fu films, which have had a considerable impact on popular culture. The title, "Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie?" evokes a playful invitation and cultural throwback. The figures depicted in the artwork, portrayed with exaggeratedly simple facial features and bright, bold outlines, are reminiscent of contemporary animation and the traditional graffiti style of using quick, decisive lines to create figures. The artwork is a dialogue between the old and the new, where the subject matter harkens back to a past era while the style is distinctly modern. Madsaki's use of vibrant colors, along with the interplay of textures and layers, reflects the rawness and immediacy characteristic of street art. The intentional smudging and dripping effects in the print add a layer of dynamism and movement, suggesting the action and energy typical of the Kung Fu movies it references. The piece "Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie?" is a striking example of Street Pop and graffiti Artwork by the artist Madsaki. This offset lithograph print on smooth-wove fine art paper was released in 2020 as a limited edition, hand-pulled print, with only 300 signed and numbered copies. The artwork's size of 27.5x27.5 inches offers a substantial canvas for Madsaki's expressive work, which plays with popular culture, iconography, and graffiti art elements. Contemporary Artistic Expression In the context of contemporary art, "Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie?" stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork. The genre's influence on mainstream art continues to grow, with artists like Madsaki at the forefront, pushing the boundaries of fine art. With its limited edition status, this piece becomes a coveted item for collectors and art enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of street art sensibilities with pop art's focus on mass culture. Madsaki's artwork embodies the spirit of street art's accessibility and engagement with the public. By incorporating elements that are universally recognizable, the artist creates a connection with a broad audience. This inclusivity is a defining characteristic of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork, reflecting the genre's roots in a democratic form of artistic expression that is openly visible and available to all. "Wanna Take Me To A Kung Fu Movie?" by Madsaki is a visually arresting piece of art and a cultural statement that encapsulates the fusion of street art and pop culture. It represents a moment in time where cinema, nostalgia, and the unmistakable aesthetic of graffiti converge to create something that reflects contemporary society and respects its artistic predecessors. The artwork's blend of humor, history, and bold creative technique make it a standout piece in the landscape of modern art.

    $1,254.00

  • Marilyn Chaos Butterfly Blotter Paper Archival Print by Copyright

    Copyright Marilyn Chaos Butterfly Blotter Paper Archival Print by Copyright

    Marilyn Chaos Butterfly Limited Edition Fine Art Blotter Paper Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Modern Pop Artist Copyright. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 35 Archival Pigment Print on Perforated Blotter Paper Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches Release: April 19, 2022 Limited blotter editions are hand-perforated by Zane Kesey.

    $406.00

  • Mono Print 23 The Last Batch HPM Silkscreen Print by RYCA- Ryan Callanan

    RYCA- Ryan Callanan Mono Print 23 The Last Batch HPM Silkscreen Print by RYCA- Ryan Callanan

    Mono Print 23- The Last Batch Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM 5-Color Silkscreen Print on 300gsm Silver Fine Art Paper by RYCA- Ryan Callanan Pop Art Graffiti Artist. 2020 Signed Original One of a Kind Hand Painted Silkscreen Print of Smiley Face & Marilyn Monroe 5 Layer Silkscreen Print on Silver Paper 45x45cm 18x18" Signed Each Print Is Uniquely Hand Finished Using Oil Based Paint Sticks, Pens, and paint 5 Layer Silkscreen Print on Silver Paper 45x45cm 18x18" Signed Each Print Is Uniquely Hand Finished Using Oil Based Paint Sticks, Pens and Paint Delving into RYCA's Mono Print 23 - The Last Batch Mono Print 23 - The Last Batch by RYCA, Ryan Callanan's pseudonym, is a limited edition piece that encapsulates the essence of street pop art and graffiti artwork, merging iconic imagery with the tactile sensibility of hand embellishments. Created in 2020, this signed original 5-color silkscreen print on 300gsm silver fine art paper represents a convergence of popular culture and fine art, measuring 45x45cm (18x18 inches). Callanan's work stands out for its vibrant aesthetic and the unique hand-finished touch he applies to each print using oil-based paint sticks, pens, and paint. This piece, featuring a hybrid image of a smiley face overlaid with the likeness of Marilyn Monroe, showcases RYCA's ability to blend the immediacy and rawness of street art with the layered complexity of silkscreen printing. The choice of silver paper is particularly striking, providing a metallic sheen that interacts with the overlaying colors, creating a luminous and dynamic effect. This interaction symbolizes how street art often plays with its environment, transforming spaces with color and form. RYCA's Technique and Artistic Vision The process involved in creating Mono Print 23 - The Last Batch is intensive and deeply personal. The five-layer silkscreen process requires precision and patience, with each layer adding depth and detail to the final image. RYCA's hands-on approach in the finishing process ensures that every print in the series is a singular work of art, with individualized embellishments that speak to the artist's momentary inspirations and interventions. The decision to feature iconic imagery, such as the smiley face and Marilyn Monroe, ties back to RYCA's roots in street pop art. This genre often appropriates and recontextualizes well-known visual elements. The smiley face, a symbol of happiness and counterculture, and Marilyn Monroe, an emblem of classic Hollywood glamor, are reimagined through a modern lens, inviting commentary on celebrity, happiness, and their representations in media. The hand-embellished details underscore each piece's uniqueness, bridging the gap between mass-produced imagery and singular artistic expression. Reflections on Street Pop Art Through RYCA's Work In reflecting on street pop art through the lens of RYCA's Mono Print 23 - The Last Batch, one observes a celebration of the visual language that defines this artistic movement. With its roots in the urban graffiti culture, street pop art is known for its engagement with contemporary themes and ability to speak to a broad audience. RYCA's work exemplifies this, presenting familiar symbols in unfamiliar ways, thus igniting a dialogue about the interplay between art and the everyday. RYCA, with his unique approach to silkscreen printing and hand embellishments, contributes to the evolving narrative of street pop art and graffiti artwork. As the art form continues to gain traction and evolve, his work serves as a testament to the limitless possibilities of expression within this space. Mono Print 23 - The Last Batch stands as a beacon of street pop art's potential, demonstrating that even the most familiar symbols can be infused with new life and meaning through the vision and hand of the artist.

    $441.00

  • Monroe POPfolio Collage Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Monroe POPfolio Collage Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Monroe POPfolio- Collage Hand-Pulled 13-Color Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Pop Modern Artist Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 24x24 Straight Edges 11 Color ScreenPrint Signed and thumb-printed by the Artist.

    $4,583.00

  • Marilyn Golden Icon Red White & Blue Blotter Paper Archival Print by Copyright

    Copyright Marilyn Golden Icon Red White & Blue Blotter Paper Archival Print by Copyright

    Marilyn Golden Icon Red White & Blue Limited Edition Fine Art Blotter Paper Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Modern Pop Artist Copyright. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 35 Archival Pigment Print on Perforated Blotter Paper Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches Release: April 19, 2022 Limited blotter editions are hand-perforated by Zane Kesey.

    $406.00

  • Monroe POPfolio Photo Tear Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Monroe POPfolio Photo Tear Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Monroe POPfolio- Photo Tear Hand-Pulled 11-Color Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Pop Modern Artist Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 24x24 Straight Edges 11 Color ScreenPrint Signed and thumb-printed by the Artist.

    $4,583.00

  • Monroe POPfolio Fragile Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Monroe POPfolio Fragile Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Monroe POPfolio- Fragile Hand-Pulled 11-Color Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Pop Modern Artist Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 24x24 Straight Edges 11 Color ScreenPrint Signed and thumb-printed by the Artist.

    $4,583.00

Smile Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

The Emblematic Smile in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

The smile as a symbol holds a universal language of positivity, happiness, and amiability, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. In street pop art and graffiti art, the smile has been a recurring motif, reinterpreted and reimagined by artists to convey messages that range from the sincerely optimistic to the profoundly ironic. Street pop art, in particular, has a history of taking quotidian symbols and infusing them with new life on the urban canvas. A smile in this context can be a powerful communicator, transforming the mood of a decrepit alleyway or a bustling city corner. In the hands of a street artist, the smile often transcends its simple, joyful beginnings. It can become a social commentary, a mask of the complexities and contradictions of human emotions, or a satirical jab at the commercialization of happiness. The smiley face, for instance, an icon that became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1970s, has been adopted and adapted by street artists around the globe. Its presence in street art is frequently laden with a sense of nostalgia. Yet, it's injected with contemporary concerns, echoing the sentiments of a generation connected by digital smiles through emojis and yet may feel profound disconnection in the urban sprawl.

Artistic Interpretations of the Smile in Urban Environments

The manifestation of the smile in graffiti artwork has often been far from the original intent of pure joy. It has evolved into a complex symbol expressing various emotions and societal critiques. Artists like Banksy have utilized the smile to challenge viewers' perceptions, juxtaposing the icon of happiness with scenarios that provoke thought about issues such as consumerism, surveillance, and identity. The smile becomes an ironic counterpoint to the gravity of these subjects, highlighting the contrast between the facade of societal happiness and the underlying issues that plague modern life. Moreover, the smile has been central to specific artists' oeuvre, acting as a signature motif representing their artistic identity. Some have taken the smile and distorted it, creating murals that showcase grinning faces with an edge of menace or melancholy, playing with the observer's expectations and emotions. In these instances, the smile does not signify happiness but serves as a visual paradox that underscores the complexities of the human condition. This evolution of the smile motif in street art reflects the genre's inclination to subvert and question rather than beautify.

The Duality of the Smile in Street Art Narratives

The duality of the smile in street pop art and graffiti artwork is a compelling aspect of its use. It can be both an emblem of shared joy and a communal mask hiding the multifaceted stories of a neighborhood. Murals and tags featuring smiles can unite communities, offering a bright spot in otherwise neglected urban landscapes. Conversely, they can also represent a collective facade, a commentary on the societal pressure to appear content and suppress authentic emotional expression. This dichotomy is evident in how the smile is sometimes portrayed in urban art—exaggeratedly large smiles on characters in a piece of art can seem almost dystopian, reflecting the tension between genuine happiness and the pressure to maintain its appearance. This representation can provoke discussions about mental health and the social expectation to suppress negative emotions in favor of a perpetually cheerful exterior. This capacity to embody dual meanings and provoke thought and conversation solidifies the smile's position in street art as a powerful symbol, capable of carrying weighty narratives within its simple curve.

The Cultural Significance of the Smile in Street Art

In the context of street pop art and graffiti artwork, the smile symbolizes the culture's ability to take universal symbols and charge them with new, often unexpected meanings. As a piece of iconography, it is malleable, able to carry the lightest of messages and the heaviest of societal critiques. Artists have harnessed the smile to communicate directly with the public, surprise, delight, and challenge the onlooker. Whether through a simple tag or a complex mural, the smile in street art reflects the diversity of human experience and the environment it inhabits. It is a testament to the genre's power to embed deep stories within simple signs, to engage the public in a dialogue without words, and to leave a lasting impression that continues to resonate long after the viewer has walked away from the artwork.

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