Pica$hu
6.1" x 2.6" in
(16 x 7 cm)
7.9" x 5.9" in
(21 x 15 cm) including frame
6.1" x 2.6" in (16 x 7 cm)
7.9" x 5.9" in (21 x 15 cm) including frame
Unique.
Artist: Daru
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Bank note
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from France
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Bank note
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from France
About Daru
Daru, a dynamic French painter and innovative street artist, is known for his unique approach to contemporary art. Beginning his journey as a cartoonist, he found himself irresistibly drawn towards the eclectic and vibrant world of urban art. Today, he brings to life diverse and iconic characters from beloved cartoons, video games, and manga, shaping them onto unexpected mediums such as wooden slats and mailboxes.
Daru's inspiration is drawn from a myriad of influences, encompassing everything from the rhythms of daily life to the grandeur of luxury brands. His artworks dance on the line between satire and homage, infusing familiar pop culture figures into opulent backdrops. The resulting compositions often carry a subtly comic and critical undertone, playing with the juxtaposition between ordinary characters and extraordinary settings.
His recent work breathes new life into vintage paintings by seamlessly integrating pop culture characters into their classical layouts. These surprising artistic intersections between old and new create a riveting dialogue that is both visually stunning and thought-provoking.
The simplicity of Daru's chosen canvases contrasts strikingly with the complex, colorful world he paints upon them. Utilizing a mix of spray paint and markers, he merges the lines between cartoon illustration and urban art to craft vibrant, eye-catching masterpieces.
With every stroke, Daru continues to challenge conventions, playfully fusing together disparate elements of art and culture into something beautifully coherent and captivatingly fresh.
Pica$hu by Daru
6.1" x 2.6" in
(16 x 7 cm)
7.9" x 5.9" in
(21 x 15 cm) including frame
6.1" x 2.6" in (16 x 7 cm)
7.9" x 5.9" in (21 x 15 cm) including frame
Unique.
Artist: Daru
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Bank note
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from France
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Bank note
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from France
About Daru
Daru, a dynamic French painter and innovative street artist, is known for his unique approach to contemporary art. Beginning his journey as a cartoonist, he found himself irresistibly drawn towards the eclectic and vibrant world of urban art. Today, he brings to life diverse and iconic characters from beloved cartoons, video games, and manga, shaping them onto unexpected mediums such as wooden slats and mailboxes.
Daru's inspiration is drawn from a myriad of influences, encompassing everything from the rhythms of daily life to the grandeur of luxury brands. His artworks dance on the line between satire and homage, infusing familiar pop culture figures into opulent backdrops. The resulting compositions often carry a subtly comic and critical undertone, playing with the juxtaposition between ordinary characters and extraordinary settings.
His recent work breathes new life into vintage paintings by seamlessly integrating pop culture characters into their classical layouts. These surprising artistic intersections between old and new create a riveting dialogue that is both visually stunning and thought-provoking.
The simplicity of Daru's chosen canvases contrasts strikingly with the complex, colorful world he paints upon them. Utilizing a mix of spray paint and markers, he merges the lines between cartoon illustration and urban art to craft vibrant, eye-catching masterpieces.
With every stroke, Daru continues to challenge conventions, playfully fusing together disparate elements of art and culture into something beautifully coherent and captivatingly fresh.
