Artwork Description
Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus- 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 Papyrus Paper.
Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus – Side by Marwan Shahin: A Golden Convergence of Sneaker Culture and Ancient Legacy
Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus – Side is a 2022 limited edition silkscreen print by Egyptian pop and graffiti artist Marwan Shahin, merging modern sneaker mythology with the sacred aesthetic of ancient civilizations. Measuring 14.25 x 10 inches and screen printed by hand on traditional Egyptian papyrus, this piece showcases the side profile of a Yeezy sneaker drenched in gold and adorned with rich iconography. It is part of an ultra-exclusive edition of only 10, each signed, numbered, and authenticated by the artist with an embedded Fine Art Ledger NFC chip—a digital authentication system bridging the physical and blockchain worlds. Shahin’s meticulous design strategy transforms the Yeezy sneaker—already a cultural artifact of status, design, and influence—into a gilded tapestry of ancient and contemporary symbolism. The silhouette is covered in intricate Egyptian-inspired motifs, including stars, chains, hieroglyph-like geometry, the all-seeing eye, and spiked elements that echo both regal and rebellious energy. With diamond dust infused into the gold screen print, the image gleams with shifting brilliance under light, giving it a relic-like shimmer reminiscent of ancient tomb treasures.
Symbolic Wealth and Power Encased in Pop Iconography
Where sneaker culture often revolves around scarcity, identity, and performance, Shahin elevates the Yeezy into an object of metaphysical and historical weight. His intricate design invites interpretation—each symbol layered over the shoe draws from centuries-old representations of power, protection, and prestige. Elements such as pyramids, ankhs, and cosmic motifs are blended into the industrial lines of a modern-day fashion staple, creating a hybrid visual language that resonates across time periods. The use of papyrus is more than aesthetic; it roots the piece in ancient storytelling traditions. Used historically for religious texts and governmental decrees, papyrus paper adds spiritual gravity to a modern product that has come to define wealth and influence in a different context. By choosing a side profile of the Yeezy, Shahin emphasizes its recognizability and form, turning the silhouette into a platform for cultural annotation. The result is not just a sneaker print, but a commentary on luxury, devotion, and cultural appropriation.
Marwan Shahin’s Street Pop Art: From Cairo to Global Walls
Marwan Shahin’s work has long examined the politics of image-making. Known for using street pop art and graffiti artwork to challenge authoritarian structures and explore cultural iconography, Shahin continues his legacy of visual resistance with this piece. The Holy Grails series amplifies his skill in blending media and meaning, positioning objects like the Yeezy not just as fashion or utility, but as vessels of complex identity and aspiration. The addition of digital authentication underscores Shahin’s role as a contemporary artist who respects tradition but remains sharply in tune with the digital age. The NFC crypto-chip built into the piece secures its provenance and originality, allowing it to exist simultaneously as a rare physical object and a digitally verified collectible. This duality—analog craft and digital security—mirrors the artwork’s thematic focus on bridging eras and ideologies.
A Modern Relic of Artistic Alchemy
Holy Grails Yeezys Papyrus – Side stands as a striking symbol of how modern luxury items, like sneakers, have taken on roles once reserved for religious artifacts and royal regalia. Through his distinct artistic lens, Shahin casts the Kanye West Yeezy as both cultural symbol and sacred object, layering its surface with historical gravitas and street-level relevance. With its rarity, handcrafted technique, and radiant finish, this piece offers more than visual impact—it invites discourse on material worship, artistic legacy, and how contemporary art continues to rewrite the visual language of value and belief.
