Penny"Cops and Robins (Special Edition)" - 2 coloured screenprint with hand sprayed stencils

"Cops and Robins (Special Edition)"

Two coloured screenprint with hand sprayed stencils in pink and gold. Handfinished
Published by Pictures on Walls
Date: 2009
Size: 59 x 79 cm
Edition 24
Signed and Numbered

Penny's Paradox: Cops and Robins in a Screenprinted Standoff

Penny, the extremely talented stencil artist, throws us a curveball with "Cops and Robins (Special Edition)." This two-colored screenprint with hand-sprayed stencils presents a scene rife with potential interpretations.

A Visually Striking Standoff:

• Caged Birds, Watching Cops: The central image depicts a group of robins, their eyes fixed on shadowy figures representing police officers. The contrast between the vibrant red of the robins and the stark black and white of the scene creates a sense of tension.

• Screenprint Power: The two-colored screenprint technique creates a bold graphic style, drawing the viewer into the scene.

• Hand-Sprayed Stencils: The addition of hand-sprayed stencils adds a layer of rawness and immediacy to the piece.

Unravelling the Mystery:

• A Commentary on Social Control? Perhaps the caged robins represent societal restrictions, and the police figures symbolize those who enforce them.

• A Hopeful Message? Despite the obvious tension, the robins' bright red plumage could symbolize a spark of defiance or a fight for freedom.

Adding Layers of Meaning:

• Limited Edition: Owning a special edition print by Penny adds a collector's value and a unique perspective on her artistic message.

Penny's "Cops and Robins" is a visually captivating and thought-provoking piece. It leaves the interpretation open, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature, authority, and the struggle for freedom.

About the artist:
British stencil artist Jim Penfold aka Penny (aka Onepennypiece) is known for his super tiny and intricate works on anything from currency  to items as small as a postage stamp.  Penny is constantly pushing himself to create stencil works that are not only beautiful, but convey a message.

Penny graduated from Chelsea College of Art & Design and Central Saint Martins and quickly established himself within the urban art scene in London. He has since received global critical acclaim for his hand cut, extremely detailed stencil artwork.

ArtDrunk.Gallery is always on the look out to purchase original artworks by Penny. Feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss selling any of his work.