Artwork Description
Brella Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Print by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Alex Pardee.
2018 Signed giclee print on archival paper 17 x 22 inches signed and numbered edition of 50
Brella Giclée Print by Alex Pardee
Brella is a 2018 giclée print by contemporary pop surrealist and street-influenced artist Alex Pardee. Produced as a signed and numbered limited edition of 50, the artwork measures 17 x 22 inches and is printed on archival fine art paper. The piece features one of Pardee’s signature figures: a fragile, unsettling humanoid form dressed in an elegant pink gown, sheltered beneath an umbrella whose surface is punctuated by wide, staring eyes.
Surreal Vulnerability and Emotional Armor
At the heart of Brella is a striking contrast between protection and exposure. The umbrella, traditionally a symbol of shelter, becomes something watchful and alive, dripping and imperfect, as if it offers safety at a cost. The elongated figure beneath it appears tense and delicate, embodying themes of anxiety, emotional defense mechanisms, and the instinct to shield oneself from a chaotic or overwhelming world. Pardee’s use of soft washes of color against stark line work heightens the sense of psychological unease while maintaining a dreamlike beauty.
Alex Pardee’s Darkly Empathetic Vision
Known for blending humor, horror, and vulnerability, Alex Pardee consistently explores the emotional states people try to hide. Brella fits squarely within this narrative, presenting a character that feels both monstrous and deeply human. The piece resonates as a visual metaphor for coping, survival, and the masks we create to navigate life. For collectors, this limited edition print is a strong example of Pardee’s ability to translate internal emotion into haunting, visually memorable imagery that sits at the intersection of pop art, street art, and modern surrealism.
