Artwork Description
Alien Hidden Glow in the Dark Papyrus Hand-Pulled Diamond Dust Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Egyptian Papyrus Paper by Marwan Shahin Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist.
2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Size 14x17 Alien Pharaoh on Papyrus Silkscreen That Glows in the Dark in Egyptian African Gold Style
Marwan Shahin Alien Hidden Glow in the Dark Papyrus Silkscreen Print
Alien Hidden Glow in the Dark Papyrus by Marwan Shahin is a 2022 hand-pulled silkscreen print that fuses ancient Egyptian royal iconography with futuristic extraterrestrial imagery, firmly situated within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The composition presents a frontal alien pharaoh figure rendered with symmetrical precision, elongated eyes, and a polished black cranial dome that suggests cosmic depth. The figure wears a traditional nemes-style headdress accented in rich Egyptian gold tones, while a stylized winged chest emblem anchors the lower portion of the design. The textured papyrus background introduces an organic earth-toned surface that contrasts with the sharp graphic line work and luminous color accents layered on top.
Egyptian Regalia and Contemporary Sci Fi Influence
Marwan Shahin is an Egyptian contemporary artist who remains active and is recognized for integrating Pharaonic symbolism with global pop and speculative themes. In this variation, the alien pharaoh wears a face covering rendered in purple and blue tones, adding a contemporary visual layer that connects ancient authority with modern global realities. The fusion of cobra motifs, winged emblems, and celestial head elements with alien facial structure creates a hybrid deity that challenges fixed historical narratives. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this synthesis reflects the movement’s broader practice of remixing cultural heritage with modern iconography to produce new mythologies. Shahin’s work suggests that power, divinity, and identity are constantly reimagined across eras.
Glow Elements, Diamond Dust, and Limited Edition Details
This edition measures approximately 14 by 17 inches and is signed and numbered in a limited run of 25. The hand-pulled silkscreen process incorporates glow in the dark ink that activates under low light, transforming the alien features and select design elements into luminous highlights. Diamond dust is applied to create reflective texture, intensifying the gold accents and enhancing dimensional contrast against the papyrus surface. The use of authentic Egyptian papyrus connects the artwork to one of the earliest artistic materials in recorded history, grounding the futuristic subject in traditional craftsmanship. As a piece aligned with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Alien Hidden Glow in the Dark Papyrus stands as a collectible fusion of ancient symbolism, speculative imagery, and refined limited edition printmaking.
