Artwork Description
Vader- Standard Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on 290gsm Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Marly Mcfly.
2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 40 Artwork Size 16x16 Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper Stylized Star Wars Villian Darth Vader.
Embracing the interplay between street art's raw edge and pop culture's omnipresence, Marly Mcfly's "Vader-Standard" is a striking limited edition piece that reimagines one of cinema's most iconic antagonists. This archival pigment print captures Darth Vader in a stylized form, employing bold colors and graphic elements that are the signature of graffiti and pop art. Each print is meticulously produced on 290gsm Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper, a high-quality substrate favored for its ability to render the rich, saturated colors and sharp details essential to Mcfly's aesthetic. With a limited edition of only 40 pieces, "Vader-Standard" presents exclusivity and collectibility, highly valued by art enthusiasts and collectors. Sized at 16x16 inches, the artwork provides a substantial canvas for Mcfly to explore the complexity of Darth Vader's character through a lens that is visually striking and culturally relevant. Mcfly's Vader is not just a reinterpretation of a film character but a representation of the villain as an icon in the global lexicon, resonant with symbolism and open to the interpretation inherent in street art. Mcfly's work often navigates the themes of fame, power, and the dichotomy of good versus evil, employing a vivid, comic book-like style that challenges and engages the viewer. By selecting Darth Vader as a subject, Mcfly taps into the collective consciousness, exploring the depths of the character's symbolism. The character's visage is layered over a collage of text and imagery that references the chaos and order inherent in the character's narrative and street art's traditional public dialogues. This piece stands as a testament to Marly Mcfly's ability to bring together the subversive streak of street art and the mass appeal of pop culture icons, creating a body of work that is not only aesthetically bold but also profoundly nuanced in its commentary. "Vader-Standard" is a prime example of how contemporary artists can bridge various forms of visual expression to create something entirely new, something that speaks both to the art lover and the pop culture enthusiast alike.
