Very Little Helps
22" x 22" in
(55 x 55 cm)
Dimensions: 55 x 55 cm - Signed
Paper: Litho Poster, digitally printed
JBOY, an up-and-coming artist from the UK, skilfully combines pop culture allusions with street art in this 55 cm by 55 cm open edition artwork. The artwork has a greyscale, hooded figure that is painted in a minimalist, stencilled technique, capturing the urban, edgy vibe that is characteristic of modern street art. On the other hand, the dog on the leash gives the artwork a whimsical and nostalgic touch because of its exaggerated cartoonish features, which instantly identify it as a character from The Simpsons. The drooling dog, sometimes referred to as Santa's Little Helper, brings humour to the otherwise sombre urban backdrop, showcasing JBOY's skill at fusing contemporary elements with well-known cultural icons.
This signed piece by JBOY demonstrates how the artist may use a combination of harsh street art aesthetics and popular iconography to elicit contemplation. Seeing the cartoon dog next to the enigmatic, faceless figure makes people think about how pop culture and modern urban life have merged. JBOY is a promising up-and-coming artist to watch thanks to his unique style and provocative compositions that have attracted notice in the UK art community.
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Litho Poster (Digitally Printed)
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Litho Poster (Digitally Printed)
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
About JBOY
I am JBOY. A fairly (un)known visual artist from London and sharing my ideas helps calm my hyperactive mind. Some are good, some are bad.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey goes.
My Inspiration comes from many places and mostly turns up at the most inconvenient time. I spent a lot of time when young stealing Gary Larson books from the library (i took them back) and then later i studied (looked at pictures) Guy Billout at art school.
Obviously at some point i accidentally stumbled into the urban art scene and have been trying to escape it ever since, but it keeps dragging me back in like a henry the hoover. Basically several sources of inspiration have led me down a very eclectic mix of styles and ideas. I just go with what feels right for the picture.
Not everything even works well visually and only ideas that i am 100% happy with are shown. A lot gets trashed (Most things). I like to do visual commentaries on anything i feel strongly about and i try to get my message across in a light hearted way.
I have a big arts background as i said already, but my proudest claim to fame is being taught technical drawing by Timmy Mallett's uncle at age 9, but things have probably gotten progressively worse ever since.
Anonymity is a choice, not for any mystical reason, but because it’s a preference. Great care and pride are taken in the delivery of work, and people who are nice are looked after.
Very Little Helps by JBOY
22" x 22" in
(55 x 55 cm)
Dimensions: 55 x 55 cm - Signed
Paper: Litho Poster, digitally printed
JBOY, an up-and-coming artist from the UK, skilfully combines pop culture allusions with street art in this 55 cm by 55 cm open edition artwork. The artwork has a greyscale, hooded figure that is painted in a minimalist, stencilled technique, capturing the urban, edgy vibe that is characteristic of modern street art. On the other hand, the dog on the leash gives the artwork a whimsical and nostalgic touch because of its exaggerated cartoonish features, which instantly identify it as a character from The Simpsons. The drooling dog, sometimes referred to as Santa's Little Helper, brings humour to the otherwise sombre urban backdrop, showcasing JBOY's skill at fusing contemporary elements with well-known cultural icons.
This signed piece by JBOY demonstrates how the artist may use a combination of harsh street art aesthetics and popular iconography to elicit contemplation. Seeing the cartoon dog next to the enigmatic, faceless figure makes people think about how pop culture and modern urban life have merged. JBOY is a promising up-and-coming artist to watch thanks to his unique style and provocative compositions that have attracted notice in the UK art community.
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Litho Poster (Digitally Printed)
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Litho Poster (Digitally Printed)
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
About JBOY
I am JBOY. A fairly (un)known visual artist from London and sharing my ideas helps calm my hyperactive mind. Some are good, some are bad.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey goes.
My Inspiration comes from many places and mostly turns up at the most inconvenient time. I spent a lot of time when young stealing Gary Larson books from the library (i took them back) and then later i studied (looked at pictures) Guy Billout at art school.
Obviously at some point i accidentally stumbled into the urban art scene and have been trying to escape it ever since, but it keeps dragging me back in like a henry the hoover. Basically several sources of inspiration have led me down a very eclectic mix of styles and ideas. I just go with what feels right for the picture.
Not everything even works well visually and only ideas that i am 100% happy with are shown. A lot gets trashed (Most things). I like to do visual commentaries on anything i feel strongly about and i try to get my message across in a light hearted way.
I have a big arts background as i said already, but my proudest claim to fame is being taught technical drawing by Timmy Mallett's uncle at age 9, but things have probably gotten progressively worse ever since.
Anonymity is a choice, not for any mystical reason, but because it’s a preference. Great care and pride are taken in the delivery of work, and people who are nice are looked after.
