Artwork Description
Cageman Vinyl Sculpture by Joan Cornellà Limited Edition Modern Pop Graffiti Street Art Artwork.
2025 Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Sculpture Size 3x5.7
Joan Cornellà Cageman Vinyl Sculpture 2025
The Cageman vinyl sculpture by Joan Cornellà is a sharp and unsettling example of contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork translated into three-dimensional form. Released in 2025 as a limited edition of only 50 sculptures, this piece measures approximately 3 x 5.7 inches and distills Cornellà’s signature visual language into a compact, highly symbolic object. Known for his dark humor and deceptively cheerful characters, Cornellà uses sculpture here to extend the themes that have defined his illustration practice, transforming satire into a physical, collectible artwork.
Visual Concept and Dark Satirical Tone
The sculpture depicts a smiling man dressed in a neutral suit with a bright blue tie, posed beside a small barred cage while holding a selfie stick. In one configuration, the figure sits comfortably outside the cage, smiling toward the viewer, while in another, he is enclosed within it. The contrast between the character’s cheerful expression and the implied imprisonment is central to the work’s meaning. This visual contradiction reflects Cornellà’s trademark approach, where exaggerated positivity masks deeply uncomfortable truths. The clean lines, glossy vinyl surface, and cartoon proportions reinforce the deceptively playful aesthetic, drawing viewers in before confronting them with the darker implications beneath the surface.
Material Execution and Edition Details
Produced in high-quality vinyl, Cageman features smooth finishes, crisp detailing, and precise molding that emphasize the polished, toy-like appearance Cornellà often employs to heighten satire. The barred cage element adds a strong architectural presence, reinforcing themes of confinement, surveillance, and self-inflicted limitation. With a limited edition of just 50 examples, this sculpture occupies a rare position within Cornellà’s sculptural output, appealing to collectors of contemporary pop-influenced art as well as those drawn to conceptual Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The small scale makes the piece approachable, while its conceptual weight ensures lasting visual and intellectual impact.
Joan Cornellà and Contemporary Street Pop Art
Joan Cornellà was born in 1981 in Barcelona, Spain, and has become internationally recognized for his wordless illustrations that critique modern society, social media culture, consumerism, and emotional detachment. His work is instantly identifiable by its bright colors, smiling characters, and abrupt, often disturbing narrative turns. While not a graffiti artist in the traditional sense, Cornellà’s work aligns closely with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork through its accessibility, graphic clarity, and cultural commentary. Cageman exemplifies his ability to compress complex social critique into simple, memorable imagery, using humor as a Trojan horse to explore themes of freedom, identity, and self-surveillance in the contemporary world.
