Artwork Description
Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus Blacked Out- Side 2-Color 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 10 Size 14.25x10 Golden Kayne West Yeezy Shoe Stylized With Egyptian Elements From The Side Custom Blacked Out Papyrus Paper.
Marwan Shahin Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus Blacked Out Side Silkscreen Print
Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus Blacked Out Side by Marwan Shahin is a 2022 two-color hand-pulled silkscreen print that transforms a contemporary sneaker silhouette into a gilded cultural artifact within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Presented from a side profile, the Yeezy form is rendered in metallic gold ink against a deeply saturated black Egyptian papyrus surface. The shoe is densely embellished with chains, spikes, pyramids, protective eyes, geometric amulets, and ornamental detailing that fuse hip hop luxury symbolism with ancient Egyptian design language. The diamond dust application introduces a subtle crystalline shimmer that intensifies the gold surface, reinforcing themes of value, rarity, and spectacle.
Sneaker Iconography and Ancient Egyptian Influence
Marwan Shahin is an Egyptian contemporary artist who remains active and is recognized for integrating Pharaonic motifs with global pop culture imagery. In this composition, the Yeezy sneaker becomes more than footwear, it becomes a relic or ceremonial object. The reference to Kanye West connects the work to modern music and fashion culture, while the layered Egyptian iconography situates the object within a lineage of sacred adornment and status display. Symbols such as pyramids, protective eyes, and ornamental chains echo ancient regalia and architectural forms. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this juxtaposition critiques and celebrates how modern consumer items are elevated to mythic status, mirroring the reverence once reserved for rulers and deities.
Material Process and Limited Edition Rarity
This print measures approximately 14.25 by 10 inches and is signed and numbered in a limited edition of 10, emphasizing its scarcity. The two-color silkscreen process demands precision in gold layering over the textured black papyrus ground. Egyptian papyrus is historically significant as one of the earliest writing surfaces, and its use here creates a deliberate contrast between ancient material and contemporary subject matter. The diamond dust finish enhances dimensionality, catching light across the gold details and intensifying the visual impact. As a work aligned with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus Blacked Out Side functions as both collectible object and cultural commentary, bridging sneaker mythology, hip hop aesthetics, and ancient symbolism through refined print craftsmanship.
