Artwork Description
Marching to Oblivion Blue Raspberry Silkscreen Print by Dalek- James Marshall 13 Color Hand-Pulled on Blue Raspberry Card Stock Fine Art French Paper Co Limited Edition Screenprint Artwork.
2025 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 12 Artwork Size 18x24 Silkscreen Print
Marching to Oblivion Blue Raspberry by Dalek (James Marshall) in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Marching to Oblivion Blue Raspberry is a limited edition silkscreen print released in 2025 by American artist James Marshall, known professionally as Dalek. Measuring 18 by 24 inches, this vibrant screenprint was produced in a small run of twelve, each signed and numbered by the artist. Printed by hand using thirteen colors on Blue Raspberry card stock from the French Paper Company, this work demonstrates the technical precision and conceptual intent that Dalek brings to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Marshall first gained recognition for his Space Monkey character, which served as a foundation for his exploration of identity, repetition, and urban visual culture. This piece reflects his continued evolution through high-contrast compositions, bold color fields, and animated character design rooted in both street art and contemporary pop aesthetics.
Visual Language and Character Aesthetics
The central figure in Marching to Oblivion Blue Raspberry is a hyper-energized creature with bright green limbs, circular mouse-like ears, and a wide, exaggerated mouth punctuated with polka-dot colors. The character is captured mid-motion, rhythmically juggling toy-like mallets while dancing atop a minimalistic gray platform. The cyan-blue background offers striking contrast, pushing the character forward in a burst of visual noise and balance. Each limb and accessory has been carefully positioned to evoke movement, volume, and rhythm without relying on traditional depth cues. This precise, graphic composition speaks to Dalek’s background in illustration and graffiti, where storytelling often happens in frozen frames of chaos. The use of bright, flat colors, iconic shapes, and cartoon logic aligns this piece firmly within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, blending urban visual codes with gallery-level execution.
Material Process and Printmaking Precision
Executed through a thirteen-color hand-pulled silkscreen process, this print demonstrates a refined commitment to craft and color theory. The Blue Raspberry cardstock provides an unconventional foundation that transforms the background into an active visual element rather than a passive support. This material choice amplifies the fluorescent color palette while maintaining a sense of tactile richness. Each ink layer was applied manually, reinforcing the physical labor often associated with graffiti and mural practices. The careful registration and color saturation required for this level of quality elevate the piece to a standard of contemporary printmaking rarely achieved in editions this small. The hand-pulled nature of the print ensures that subtle variations exist between each copy, emphasizing the importance of uniqueness even in a multiple.
Cultural Relevance and Street Pop Evolution
Dalek’s Marching to Oblivion Blue Raspberry serves as more than a static image—it operates as a cultural document of the fusion between street energy and pop precision. James Marshall continues to explore visual intensity without sacrificing clarity or depth. His art speaks to the performative and repetitive aspects of daily life, represented through his chaotic yet controlled characters. The tension between play and purpose, repetition and spontaneity, mirrors the structure of graffiti itself: repetitive tags, ritualistic motion, and bursts of controlled energy in public view. This print brings those values to the collector’s wall without erasing their roots. It exists within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork as both homage and innovation, offering a clean yet electric artifact that speaks directly to audiences familiar with the pulse of contemporary visual culture.
