Mikko

Mikko 's "Campbells Spray Fuck The Police" is a powerful piece that evokes the spirit of protest and provocation. In a style very similar to that of Banksy, Mikko juxtaposes innocence and rebellion by featuring a police officer, a child and a Campbell's soup can, a pop culture icon. The police officer, a symbol of authority, stands next to a child whose carefree attitude contrasts with the act of defiance represented by the name of the work "Fuck The Police". The colorful background, a whirlwind of bright and chaotic colors, is a visual explosion of mixed media. Using acrylic paint, masks, markers, spray paint, pencils and giclée, Mikko creates a rich and dynamic texture that adds depth to the scene, while reinforcing the intensity of the message. The irony of the famous Campbell's soup can, symbol of mass culture and consumer society, underlines the implicit critique of institutions. This work, both provocative and aesthetically striking, is part of a tradition of committed art, where each visual element contributes to the narration of a message of social resistance.

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Mikko ’s “Lion Face On Graffiti Background” is a powerful and captivating work that combines various techniques and materials to create a vibrant portrait of a lion. The lion’s face, drawn with bold black strokes, stands majestically at the center of the work, symbolizing both strength and nobility. The vibrant and colorful background is an explosion of colors created using acrylic, spray, and squirt paint, capturing the raw energy of graffiti. Masks, felt-tip pens and pencils enrich the composition, providing dynamic details that contrast with the lion's imposing silhouette. This juxtaposition between the realism of the face and the colorful abstraction of the background creates a striking visual tension, where softness and power meet. Mikko's work, both urban and wild, embodies the spirit of the street while paying homage to the majesty of the king of animals. A unique piece that is part of the world of contemporary street art, combining technique and spontaneity.

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This powerful work by Mikko revisits the iconic cowboy of the Marlboro brand, wrapping it in a colorful and provocative modernity. The cowboy, rendered in black with sharp outlines, stands out against a vibrant, colorful background, mixing explosions of bright, contrasting colors. Mikko uses a bold mix of techniques including acrylic paint, masks, markers, spray paint, pencils and giclée to bring this composition to life. Textures are layered, creating a visual depth that immediately catches the eye. Bursts of colour splash across the canvas and are punctuated by pop culture and graphic references, adding a narrative dimension to the work. This piece, balanced between street art and pop art, pays homage to advertising while deconstructing it, revealing an implicit critique of consumer icons.

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This captivating work by Mikko depicts Mickey and Minnie Mouse in a tender kiss, a timeless celebration of the love and bond between these two pop culture icons. Set against a vibrant backdrop of colorful hues, Mikko adds a unique touch by incorporating comic book elements, bringing a playful dynamic to the scene. The composition is made with a bold mix of techniques, combining acrylic paint, masks, markers, spray paint, pencils and giclée. These different textures and methods combine harmoniously, giving the work a depth and visual richness, while maintaining Mikko's characteristic urban essence. The vibrant colors and fine details attract the eye, creating an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and contemporary. Mickey And Minnie Mouse - I Love You is a vibrant tribute to eternal love and the joyful world of street art, where the icons of our childhood come to life in a resolutely modern and original style.

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"Mona Lisa Paramount Film" is a bold reinterpretation of the famous Mona Lisa, revisited as the muse of Paramount in a universe teeming with references to pop culture. Against a colorful background, rich in bright and contrasting colors, Mikko interweaves iconic characters and objects from cinema, music and comics, creating a visual homage to the contemporary collective imagination. Made with a combination of mixed techniques, this work is distinguished by the use of acrylic paint , which gives depth and texture to the canvas, while masks and markers highlight the details. The aerosol spray brings an urban and dynamic touch, recalling the artist's street art origins, while the pencils add precise and spontaneous strokes. Finally, the giclée technique gives a unique and vibrant appearance to the prints, reinforcing the impression of a work in perpetual movement. This fusion between classical art and pop aesthetics perfectly reflects Mikko's style, where each visual element tells a story and evokes a dialogue between the past and modernity, while maintaining a resolutely current energy.

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