Artwork Description
The Old Man and Varaniassi With Autumn Vines Brooklyn 2013 Giclee Print by Swoon- Caledonia Curry Artwork Limited Edition Print on Heavy Fine Art Rag Paper Graffiti Pop Street Artist.
2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 175 Artwork Size 19x13 From The Swoon Street Series Print Collection.
The Old Man and Varaniassi with Autumn Vines by Caledonia Curry aka Swoon
The Old Man and Varaniassi with Autumn Vines Brooklyn 2013 is a striking giclee print by Caledonia Curry, the influential Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork figure known as Swoon. Released as part of the Swoon Street Series Print Collection in 2016, this signed and numbered edition of 175 showcases one of her most haunting and poetic wheatpaste interventions. Captured in situ, the piece features an intricate black-and-white wheatpaste portrait of an elderly man, placed against the weathered textures of a Brooklyn wall, overtaken by creeping autumn vines and surrounded by vibrant street ephemera. The print measures 19x13 inches and is produced on museum-grade fine art rag paper, emphasizing the detail and tonal richness of the original street composition.
Street Pop Art Symbolism in Swoon's Urban Portraiture
Caledonia Curry's ability to breathe emotional depth into public spaces has made her a defining voice in contemporary street culture. In The Old Man and Varaniassi with Autumn Vines, the figure appears contemplative and weathered, rendered in her signature hand-drawn, cut, and pasted style. The background creates a rich tapestry of decay and life—flaking paint, tags, stickers, and ivy coexist as both natural and cultural decay and regeneration. This synergy between subject and environment reflects one of the core themes in Curry’s body of work: honoring human dignity amid the chaos of urban life. The artwork draws on the language of both graffiti and fine art, blending portraiture with the physicality of the street surface and layering in symbolism that rewards slow looking.
Graffiti Pop Street Artist Caledonia Curry and Her Printmaking Legacy
Caledonia Curry has consistently pushed the boundaries of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork by documenting her ephemeral public wheatpastes in limited-edition fine art prints. These prints are not mere reproductions but vital reimaginings that preserve the emotional and aesthetic impact of the original installations. The Old Man and Varaniassi with Autumn Vines is a key example of how Curry translates fleeting urban moments into permanent artistic records. The dense linework, atmospheric tone, and interplay between figure and urban decay reflect her background in printmaking and her dedication to community-centered narratives. This print is both a piece of art history and a continuation of street storytelling.
Preserving Urban Stories through Fine Art Editions
The Old Man and Varaniassi with Autumn Vines Brooklyn 2013 stands as an enduring document of Swoon's work in New York during a pivotal period in her career. Printed with archival inks on heavyweight fine art paper, the edition reflects the technical care and conceptual weight Curry brings to all her projects. Whether experienced on the street or as a gallery-quality print, her work communicates empathy, memory, and resilience. As part of the Swoon Street Series Print Collection, this piece allows collectors and institutions to engage with the raw immediacy of street culture in a format that honors its artistic and cultural value. Caledonia Curry continues to shape Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork through her visionary blend of fine art precision and social engagement.
