Artwork Description
A Falcaroo Named Knievel Giclee Print by Brett Crawford Artwork Limited Edition Print on Somerset Fine Art Paper Graffiti Pop Street Artist.
2018 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 22x22.
A Falcaroo Named Knievel by Brett Crawford – Fantastical Momentum in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
A Falcaroo Named Knievel is a limited edition giclee print created in 2018 by American artist Brett Crawford. Printed on Somerset fine art paper and measuring 22 x 22 inches, the work was issued as a signed and numbered edition of 50. Known for his surreal animal hybrids and playful satire, Crawford delivers a piece that combines fantasy, Americana, and symbolic humor through hyper-detailed imagery. The central figure is a kangaroo with delicate feathered wings, wearing a glossy red, white, and blue star-spangled helmet. Perched confidently atop the helmet is a small bird adorned with a matching headpiece. This creature—part falcon, part kangaroo, and part daredevil—commands the viewer’s attention with its unusual anatomy and subtle intensity. The deep blue gradient background amplifies the dreamlike setting, while the smooth airbrushed texture of the composition contrasts against the sharply rendered fur and glass reflections, creating a polished yet wild tension.
Hybrid Beings and Symbolic Satire in Crawford’s Narrative World
Brett Crawford's A Falcaroo Named Knievel exemplifies the artist’s ability to bend logic into poetic absurdity. The fusion of kangaroo and bird, wrapped in a name that references American stunt legend Evel Knievel, brings layers of commentary into the visual space. This mash-up creature is at once humorous, heroic, and strange—a representation of risk, aspiration, and American showmanship. The falcaroo stands still, yet its aerodynamic helmet and wings suggest readiness to take off or leap into action. The juxtaposition of high-performance symbolism with gentle surrealism is part of Crawford’s ongoing practice in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, where icons and creatures are reinvented as metaphors for identity, ambition, and cultural mythology.
Technical Execution and the Power of Paper and Ink
Printed using high-resolution giclee technology, the artwork maintains the integrity of Crawford’s original textures and color gradients. Somerset fine art paper enhances the richness of detail, preserving the depth of shadow and clarity of highlight that define Crawford’s visual style. The rounded body of the falcaroo is coated in fine layers of shadow and midtone, lending the creature dimensional realism. The glossy surface of the helmet is rendered with perfect light distortion, echoing the precision found in graffiti mural finishes while offering the permanence of fine art media. This print is a pristine example of how contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork can exist beyond walls—crafted for collectors without losing its energy or humor.
Cultural Memory, Mutation, and Playful Rebellion
Brett Crawford’s choice to merge animal hybridity with American pop symbolism encapsulates his signature approach. A Falcaroo Named Knievel is not just a visual gag—it’s a sculpted memory of televised stunts, backyard imagination, and exaggerated heroism. It pays homage to the reckless confidence of Evel Knievel, while playfully acknowledging the absurdity of such myth-making. By placing a small bird on top of this already surreal creature, Crawford reminds viewers that scale, leadership, and bravery are constructs often flipped on their heads. The falcaroo may never leap, but it carries the iconography of motion and defiance. As part of the Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork tradition, the piece celebrates individuality through oddity, reverence through mockery, and stillness through potential energy. Crawford continues to invent a visual world where anything can be a symbol and nothing is without humor.
