SKE - URBAN'FORCE - Chicago

- Original signed/numbered work,
- Certificate of authenticity.
- Number 07/50
- Direct from the studio, never exhibited, work in perfect condition!
- URBAN'FORCE, it’s the explosive meeting between the Statue of Liberty, the Star Wars universe and sneaker culture.
Darth Vader or Stormtrooper strike a pose as Lady Liberty, reimagined as true street-pop icons.
Each variation is a collector's piece: colors, sneakers, logos — every detail turns the piece into a symbol of urban freedom.
Power, Freedom, Pop culture rebel version. Each piece is numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
ATTENTION: many imitations of the artist SKE circulate on the net and have no value; make sure to acquire an original piece signed by the artist.

- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a French self-taught artist and all-rounder who has grown up immersed in 80s/90s culture, inspiring much of his artistic work.

He constantly explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stenciling, graffiti, urban installations and digital art. His dynamic and expressive compositions, often with double meanings, blend the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art.

After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s value has shown a notable rise. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then selected as Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was chosen as "Artist of the Month" by the Opulence gallery in October, and he also benefited from a feature in an American art magazine confirming his international recognition.

His works have already been exhibited at major venues in Europe, the United States and Asia, consolidating his place on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE is also making strides in the market for digital artworks, a major trend of the last two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture play define a style that is now essential.

SKE is, without a doubt, an artist to follow, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.

Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

AN UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work sits within a prestigious lineage. One finds in his line the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversion of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works bridge the eras: they revisit classics, not hesitating to rework Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to contrast them with a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing on the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons from our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. The influence of gaming, comics and cartoons is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokémon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), through Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXE, HYPE & CONSUMER SOCIETY In a style sometimes reminiscent of Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The dollar symbol sits beside the logos of luxury and fashion giants. His canvases capture the "Hype" aesthetic: you encounter sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also integrates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to mention mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes reminiscent of the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of a Richard Orlinski.

This piece is ideal for enriching a collection or adding a dynamic touch to your interior.