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Through The Depths AP Silkscreen Print by Dalek- James Marshall Artist Proof Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Artwork & Graffiti.
AP Artist Proof 2023 Signed & AP Marked Limited Edition Run Artwork Size 18x24
Through The Depths AP Silkscreen Print by Dalek – James Marshall
“Through The Depths” is a 2023 Artist Proof edition by American contemporary artist Dalek, the alias of James Marshall. Sized at 18x24 inches and printed as a hand-pulled silkscreen on fine art paper, this signed and AP-marked limited edition reflects Dalek’s high-precision craftsmanship and evolving aesthetic vocabulary. Executed in a saturated palette of canary yellow, sky blue, orange, pink, and black, the composition bursts with kinetic intensity, centering on Dalek’s iconic Space Monkey figure whose limbs extend outward in dynamic motion.
Space Monkey as Symbol and Structure
The central character, the Space Monkey, is rendered with signature Dalek geometry—circular ears, a gridlike face, and exaggerated limbs that radiate with robotic intent. Armed with a pink hammer and seemingly suspended in a cosmic ritual, the figure is frozen in action, surrounded by a barrage of laser-like beams and geometric targets. The composition’s rhythm is tightly engineered yet playful, echoing the patterns of video game graphics, Japanese pop influence, and postmodern design theory. Dalek’s Space Monkey has long served as a vehicle for personal and societal commentary. While visually playful, it conveys narratives of surveillance, anxiety, identity, and conformity. In “Through The Depths,” the monkey appears caught between zones of order and explosion, as if navigating multiple psychic dimensions at once. The meticulously constructed background features layers of concentric circles and hard-edged squares, suggesting portals or conceptual thresholds. The title hints at a metaphysical plunge, as if this creature is pushing through layers of perception or psychological architecture.
Technical Discipline in Multi-Layered Silkscreening
Dalek’s mastery of silkscreen technique is showcased in the crispness of the lines, the seamless alignment of layers, and the even saturation of bold, high-contrast colors. Each color layer is independently pulled, requiring rigorous planning and precision. The final result feels like both a contemporary artifact and a psychedelic map, executed with razor-sharp control. The use of black outlines and vibrant fill tones roots the work in the traditions of graffiti and comic-based visual language while elevating it to fine art printmaking. The screen print’s surface is flat yet dimensional, built from intersecting fields of color and mathematical composition. The vibrant palette is balanced with structural weight, giving the artwork a formal elegance beneath its cartoonish exuberance. This duality—chaotic in imagery yet composed in execution—is central to the visual impact of Dalek’s Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork.
Collectibility and Contemporary Resonance
As an Artist Proof from a 2023 limited edition silkscreen series, “Through The Depths” holds unique value among collectors of street pop and urban contemporary art. Artist Proofs are often reserved for the artist’s personal archive, making them even more desirable due to their rarity and connection to the creator’s hand. James Marshall’s ability to translate the energy of street culture into a structured, collectible format positions him as a defining voice in the evolution of modern pop-infused abstraction. “Through The Depths” stands as a vivid declaration of Dalek’s continued innovation. It is a compact symphony of form and color, meditating on chaos, depth, and digital-age intensity while maintaining the optimism and graphic clarity that defines his Space Monkey mythos. This is a print that invites interpretation, demands attention, and rewards long-term contemplation.
