SKE - URBAN'FORCE - Chicago Stormtrooper

Original signed/numbered work, provided with a certificate of authenticity. Number 04/50
Live from the studio never exhibited, artwork in perfect condition!
URBAN'FORCE is the explosive meeting between the Statue of Liberty, the Star Wars universe, and sneaker culture.
Darth Vader or a Stormtrooper pose as Lady Liberty, reimagined as true street-pop icons.
Each variant is a collector’s piece: colors, sneakers, logos; every detail transforms the piece into a symbol of urban freedom.
Power, Freedom, Pop culture with a rebel twist. Each piece is numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
WARNING: many imitations of the artist SKE circulate on the net and hold no value; make sure you acquire an original piece signed by the artist.

BIO ARTIST:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-rounder who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large majority of his artistic works.

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

After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s market value has risen noticeably. Winner of the First Prize at the Urban Master contest (2023), then named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was selected as the “Artist of the Month” by the Opulence gallery in October, and he also benefited from a publication in an American art magazine confirming his international recognition.

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

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics, and textural play characterize a now-essential style.

SKE is undoubtedly an artist to follow, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.

Artist Rated & Awarded – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. His line shows the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversion of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works bridge eras: they reinterpret the classics, hesitating to détourne Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or the deconstructed forms of Picasso to confront them with a modern urban aesthetic akin 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 characters like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. The influence of gaming, comics, and manga is omnipresent: from Nintendo’s universe and the mythical Game Boy to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), through Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXURY, 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 logos of luxury and fashion giants. His canvases capture the ‘Hype’ aesthetic: you encounter sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also incorporates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precise watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass consumer icons like Coca Cola. It’s vibrant art, with textured finishes that sometimes recall the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of a Richard Orlinski.

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