Artwork Description
Radioactive III Slap-Up Label Sticker Original Tag Art by Saber Original Permanent Marker Art Drawing on Mailing Glossy Radioactive Symbol Warning Sticker by Graffiti Artist Modern Street Artwork.
2022 Signed Original Slap Up Graffiti Art Tag 4x4 Marker Tagged on Radioactive Warning Label Uline S-13849 Sticker. Slap Up In Perfect Condition.
Radioactive Expressions in Street Art
In Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, the "Radioactive III Slap-Up Label Sticker" series by Saber, legally known as Ryan Weston Shook, stands out as a profound commentary on the interplay between hazard and creativity. His 2020 series of original permanent marker art drawings on the quintessential yellow and black radioactive warning stickers transform these danger symbols into compelling pieces of modern street artwork. Each 4x4 piece, tagged with Saber's moniker on the Uline S-13849 sticker, carries the weight of its message through the juxtaposition of the universally known hazard symbol with the personal style of the graffiti artist.
Confronting Perceptions with Tag Art
The choice of the radioactive symbol, a globally recognized sign of lethal materials and the presence of unseen dangers, is intentional and provocative. Saber's tags across these stickers confront our perceptions of risk and the unseen forces that shape our world. By marking these warning labels with his art, Saber injects a human element into the conversation about the hazards surrounding us, both seen and unseen, tangible and intangible. The act of tagging these specific stickers is a bold statement, challenging the viewer to consider the potential for harm that exists not just in the physical realm but in the realm of ideas and expression.
Saber's Artistic Legacy
An American artist, Saber utilizes his work to provoke and challenge the status quo. His artistry on the "Radioactive III" stickers reflects his capacity to take warning symbols and transform them into symbols of identity and resistance. The series, signed and dated, is a testament to a year marked by global unrest and a reevaluation of what constitutes a threat to our collective well-being. Through his work, Saber raises questions about the role of art in a world that is increasingly aware of and responsive to the dangers it faces, be it environmental, political, or social. In each piece, Saber's signature style — bold, assertive, and unapologetic — captures the essence of street art's capacity to engage with its environment in a dialogue that is both critical and hopeful. The radioactive symbol, once a stark warning, becomes through Saber's intervention a canvas for exploring the boundaries of art and the power of an artist's touch to change how we see the world around us. As an active contributor to the graffiti and street art scene, Saber's work continues to resonate, ensuring that his voice and vision are as enduring as the radioactive elements his chosen canvases warn us about.
