Artwork Description
Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Skewville Original Permanent Marker Art Drawing on USPS Mailing Label by Graffiti Artist Modern Street Artwork.
2021 Signed Original Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag 4x5.5 Marker Tagged on USPS United States Postal Service Mail Label Sticker 228-2016.
Skewville and the Art of the Slap-Up: A Street Art Staple
The urban art landscape is adorned with various forms of expression, and one pivotal figure who has contributed significantly to this vibrant scene is the artist known as Skewville. With the 'Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker', Skewville offers a quintessential piece that epitomizes the slap-up style of graffiti art. This art form, which utilizes stickers - often postal labels - as the medium, has been a cornerstone of Skewville's work, allowing for a distribution of his art that transcends geographical boundaries.
Dissecting the Slap-Up Phenomenon
The 'Priority 228-2016' piece by Skewville is a signed original featuring a robust slap-up tag rendered in permanent marker on a USPS mailing label. Measuring 4x5.5 inches, this work is emblematic of the artist's signature style - bold, assertive, and unapologetically street. The choice of the USPS label is deliberate and indicative of the slap-up genre, which often employs ready-made, adhesive surfaces to create art that can easily be affixed to various urban fixtures, thus integrating the artwork seamlessly into the city's fabric.
Skewville's Artistic Influence and Legacy
Skewville's work is not merely an act of artistic expression but a statement on the accessibility and democratization of art. By choosing to work with inherently mundane and practical materials, Skewville elevates the ordinary into the extraordinary. His tags, a visual signature, become synonymous with their environments, reflecting the artist's dialogue with the urban landscape. The impact of such works is significant, offering an uncurated and spontaneous encounter with art available to all who traverse the cityscape. Skewville's 'Priority 228-2016 Slap-Up Label Sticker' is more than just a piece of street pop art; it is a testament to the genre's enduring appeal and ability to communicate complex narratives through simple, powerful visual gestures. As a modern street artwork, it represents the continuous evolution of graffiti as a form and the artists like Skewville who have shaped its trajectory over the years.
