Artwork Description
Hangry Giclee Print by Brett Crawford Artwork Limited Edition Print on Somerset Fine Art Paper Graffiti Pop Street Artist.
2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 24x24.
Hangry by Brett Crawford – Childhood Chaos Meets Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Hangry is a 2019 limited edition giclee print by American artist Brett Crawford, known for his vivid imagination and cultural remixing. Printed on Somerset fine art paper in a large 24 x 24 inch format, this edition was released in a run of only 25 signed and numbered pieces. The artwork centers on Cookie Monster—one of the most recognizable characters from American television—engaged in an explosive moment of mischievous joy as he grips a giant tricycle and hurtles across the frame. In one hand he clutches a cracked cookie mid-chomp, while Oscar the Grouch, reimagined as a toy figure embedded in the handlebars, reacts with comic alarm. Behind them, the oversized word BIG dominates the composition in bold magenta and yellow lettering, creating a retro pop typography backdrop that is both playful and iconic.
Satire, Scale, and Childhood Iconography
Brett Crawford's Hangry taps into nostalgia while dismantling it with energy and humor. Cookie Monster, in this image, is not a gentle puppet but a symbol of chaotic appetite—literally hangry. The absurd scale of the trike, the manic tilt of motion, and the exaggerated expression all point to an emotional state somewhere between joyride and meltdown. This portrayal is not for children, but for adults who grew up with these characters and now see them as symbols of emotion, memory, and marketing. Within the context of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Crawford’s rendition becomes a critique of overindulgence and commercial culture, disguised as slapstick. It is candy-coated irony painted in glossy perfection.
Medium Mastery and Vibrant Detail
Printed using advanced giclee techniques, Hangry delivers high-impact color and crispness that preserve the artist’s original depth and layering. Somerset fine art paper, known for its archival quality and subtle texture, supports the saturated hues and dynamic shading that define Crawford’s work. From the texture of Cookie Monster’s blue fur to the reflection on the plastic body of the toy vehicle, every detail is rendered with precision and clarity. The composition captures motion and volume with a painter’s sensitivity while honoring the flatness and boldness of pop visual language. The scale of the print enhances its presence, making it feel larger-than-life—much like its subject.
Brett Crawford and the Evolution of Play into Pop Commentary
Hangry is a pure expression of Crawford’s ongoing exploration of pop culture through exaggeration and surreal humor. By combining recognizable figures from children’s media with oversized props and exaggerated emotions, he reinvents nostalgia as satire. The addition of Oscar the Grouch as a passive object, almost decorative, adds layers of subtext about consumer culture and the domestication of rebellion. Cookie Monster’s primal hunger turns into a metaphor for modern impulse—whether for food, fame, or fun. Through this vibrant and unapologetically loud composition, Crawford transforms a simple scene into a complex visual narrative. As a work of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Hangry stands as a colorful and confrontational piece that is equal parts childhood memory and adult commentary.
