Artwork Description
Thieves & Backstabbers- Collectors Edition Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Layer Ink Texture & Embrossments Print on Mylar Paper by Activist Artist Marwan Shahin Rare Limited Edition Artwork.
2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 18x24
"This edition of the artwork is interpreted with brand new print technology for layering ink to create texture and embossment on striking Mylar, Each print is intricately arranged with a filigree of metallics, to produce visually intoxicating effects." -Marwan Shahin
"Thieves & Backstabbers - Collectors Edition" emerges as a stunning piece by Marwan Shahin, an activist artist who employs his craft to challenge and dissect the socio-political landscape. This rare limited edition artwork is more than a visual statement; it is a manifestation of technical innovation in printmaking. Crafted in 2022 and part of a highly exclusive series of just ten signed and numbered prints, each 18x24 artwork epitomizes the power of visual art to communicate complex narratives. Shahin's choice of medium is as unconventional as his subject matter. He utilizes hand-pulled silkscreen techniques, layering ink to construct not just color and form but tangible texture and embossment, producing an almost three-dimensional effect on the lustrous Mylar paper. The interplay of light on the metallic inks and the Mylar surface invites viewers into a visual dance, where each angle and each source of light alters the experience of the artwork. It is an edition that stands at the intersection of art and alchemy, with each print in the series offering a unique sensory encounter thanks to the intricate use of metallics that create a visually intoxicating effect. Marwan Shahin's "Thieves & Backstabbers - Collectors Edition" stands as a testament to his reputation as a pioneering figure in contemporary pop art. It embodies his signature approach of integrating pop culture references with deeper political messages, producing art that resonates on multiple levels. As a visual discourse, the piece is a statement on duplicity and the multifaceted faces of human nature, set against a backdrop of opulent symbolism rich in contrast and imbued with layers of meaning. Collectors and enthusiasts of the genre are presented with an opportunity not merely to own a rare piece of art but to engage with a work that pushes the boundaries of silkscreen printmaking and emboldens the narrative potency of modern pop and street art.
