Artwork Description
30 Perceptions of a Tiger- 23 Gold Original Handmade and Hand-painted High-temperature Ceramic Figure with White Gold Luster Sculpture Artwork by graffiti street artist modern pop artist Violeta Hernandez.
2022 Original Ceramic Sculpture Artwork Size 5.7x5.7. Signed Original Type: Handmade and Hand-painted High-temperature Ceramic Figure with White Gold Luster Size: 5.7 x 5.7 x 3.7 Inches (14.5 x 14.5 x 9.5 cm) Release: January 17, 2022
30 Perceptions of a Tiger – 23 Gold Ceramic Sculpture by Violeta Hernández in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
30 Perceptions of a Tiger – 23 Gold is an original ceramic sculpture created by contemporary Mexican artist Violeta Hernández. Released on January 17, 2022, this work stands as a singular exploration of form and emotion through a handmade and hand-painted ceramic medium. The piece measures 5.7 x 5.7 x 3.7 inches (14.5 x 14.5 x 9.5 cm) and is fired at high temperature to ensure durability, then finished with white gold luster, a luxurious detail that enhances its surface with glinting highlights. Hernández’s figure embodies a fierce and expressive feline, its arched back and bared teeth capturing a raw, emotional state between defense and defiance. This figure is both animal and icon, channeling a blend of sacred totem and urban attitude, marking its place in the visual language of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork.
Violeta Hernández’s Ceramic Practice and Emotional Symbolism
Known for her work across illustration, silkscreen, and sculpture, Violeta Hernández brings the same deliberate intensity to her ceramic forms as she does to her graphic prints. 30 Perceptions of a Tiger – 23 Gold showcases her ability to convey tension and vulnerability within a compact, tactile object. Each tiger figure in the series is sculpted and painted by hand, ensuring no two are exactly alike. The face of the sculpture is particularly striking, featuring a stylized snarling expression that mirrors the internal ferocity humans carry but rarely express outwardly. The surface of the figure is layered with hand-painted textures that echo animal markings while also hinting at brushstrokes, scratches, and urban wear—symbolizing the survival and grit embodied in modern identity. The white gold luster adds depth and visual contrast to the muted tones of gray and black, infusing the piece with a glimmer of divine strength.
Ceramics as Rebellion in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
This sculpture is not simply decorative—it is a radical reimagining of the ceramic form within the context of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Traditionally viewed as a craft medium, ceramic art in Hernández’s hands becomes a platform for protest and transformation. The small but potent sculpture disrupts expectations of both ceramics and street art, occupying a liminal space between the gallery and the street. Its size invites close inspection, yet its stance and expression radiate bold presence. By incorporating white gold luster—a material associated with opulence and spiritual relics—Hernández elevates the object beyond its humble size, allowing it to stand as both artifact and message. The tactile quality of the clay, the intensity of the form, and the finish of luster all contribute to its presence as a contemporary urban relic.
30 Perceptions of a Tiger – 23 Gold as Cultural Statement
Through this piece, Violeta Hernández expands the boundaries of what Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork can include. While graffiti has historically occupied walls and silkscreen has flourished in posters, this sculpture brings the conversation into the sculptural and ritualistic. It suggests that emotional states, animal instincts, and identity politics can be preserved in form, not just image. The snarling tiger becomes an avatar of resilience and confrontation, compact yet resolute. Signed by the artist and released in a limited, original edition, 30 Perceptions of a Tiger – 23 Gold reflects Hernández’s commitment to integrating emotion, mythology, and artistic process into powerful symbols of contemporary life. The piece stands not just as a collectible, but as a sculptural declaration of ferocity, survival, and creative rebellion.
