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SKE presents Facing The Icon, a digitally painted limited edition artwork (12/100) on 300 g art paper ISO A3, signed and numbered by the artist in France for Galerie.
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"Facing The Icon" – Limited Edition (100 copies) - New Collection 2026
Edition number: 12/100
Artist: SKE
Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris
Art paper 300 g – ISO A3 format – Signed, numbered – Certificate included
Here, SKE remixes the famous red gorilla by Richard Orlinski. An icon of power, massive, impressive. In front of him? Gaston. No muscles, no anger. Just a banana.
The face-off is absurd, almost funny. The gorilla clenches his fists, Gaston offers a hand. Raw strength meets quiet innocence. And suddenly, the tension turns into a smile.
With this détournement, SKE plays with the symbols of power and the art market. The contemporary totem is defused by a simple, childlike, deliberately offbeat gesture. No fight, no hero. Just a situation that makes you think while making you smile.
Urban brushwork, splashes, projections and pop references anchor the work in the SKE universe: accessible, legible, but never trivial.
A piece that distorts an icon… without ever taking itself too seriously.
Specifications:
• Limited edition of 100 copies
• Printed on premium 300 g art paper
• ISO A3 format, easy to frame
• Each copy signed and numbered by SKE
• Delivered with certificate of authenticity
• Shipped protected, reinforced packaging
"Facing The Icon" is a vibrant and joyful piece, conceived for collectors who love pop art, reimagined comics, and works that tell a story.
A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a standout element of your collection.
- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a French self-taught, versatile artist who grew up within the culture of the 80s/90s, inspiring much of his artistic work.
He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stencil, graffiti, urban installations, and digital art. His dynamic, expressive compositions, often with double meanings, fuse the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art.
After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s market value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize at the Urban Master contest (2023), then elected Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was selected as "Artist of the Month" in October and also featured in an American art magazine, confirming international recognition.
His works have already been exhibited in major venues across Europe, the United States, and Asia, consolidating his position on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE has also established himself in the digital art market, a major trend in the past two years, enhancing the appeal of his creations to collectors.
Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and tactile textures define a style that is now essential.
SKE is undoubtedly an artist to watch, to initiate or enrich a collection with rising value.
Rated & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art
A WORLD BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
SKE’s work follows a prestigious lineage. His line combines the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while integrating Banksy’s subversion or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works create a bridge between eras: they reread the classics, not shying away from distorting Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to juxtapose 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 figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. The influence of gaming, comics and graphic novels is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and the 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 symbols of success and materialism. The Dollar sign sits beside logos of luxury and fashion giants. His canvases capture the aesthetic of “Hype”: you encounter sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also includes automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to mention mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It’s vibrant art, with textured finishes that sometimes evoke the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.
This work is ideal for enriching a collection or adding a dynamic touch to your living space.
"Facing The Icon" – Limited Edition (100 copies) - New Collection 2026
Edition number: 12/100
Artist: SKE
Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris
Art paper 300 g – ISO A3 format – Signed, numbered – Certificate included
Here, SKE remixes the famous red gorilla by Richard Orlinski. An icon of power, massive, impressive. In front of him? Gaston. No muscles, no anger. Just a banana.
The face-off is absurd, almost funny. The gorilla clenches his fists, Gaston offers a hand. Raw strength meets quiet innocence. And suddenly, the tension turns into a smile.
With this détournement, SKE plays with the symbols of power and the art market. The contemporary totem is defused by a simple, childlike, deliberately offbeat gesture. No fight, no hero. Just a situation that makes you think while making you smile.
Urban brushwork, splashes, projections and pop references anchor the work in the SKE universe: accessible, legible, but never trivial.
A piece that distorts an icon… without ever taking itself too seriously.
Specifications:
• Limited edition of 100 copies
• Printed on premium 300 g art paper
• ISO A3 format, easy to frame
• Each copy signed and numbered by SKE
• Delivered with certificate of authenticity
• Shipped protected, reinforced packaging
"Facing The Icon" is a vibrant and joyful piece, conceived for collectors who love pop art, reimagined comics, and works that tell a story.
A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a standout element of your collection.
- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a French self-taught, versatile artist who grew up within the culture of the 80s/90s, inspiring much of his artistic work.
He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stencil, graffiti, urban installations, and digital art. His dynamic, expressive compositions, often with double meanings, fuse the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art.
After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s market value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize at the Urban Master contest (2023), then elected Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was selected as "Artist of the Month" in October and also featured in an American art magazine, confirming international recognition.
His works have already been exhibited in major venues across Europe, the United States, and Asia, consolidating his position on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE has also established himself in the digital art market, a major trend in the past two years, enhancing the appeal of his creations to collectors.
Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and tactile textures define a style that is now essential.
SKE is undoubtedly an artist to watch, to initiate or enrich a collection with rising value.
Rated & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art
A WORLD BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
SKE’s work follows a prestigious lineage. His line combines the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while integrating Banksy’s subversion or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works create a bridge between eras: they reread the classics, not shying away from distorting Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to juxtapose 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 figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. The influence of gaming, comics and graphic novels is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and the 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 symbols of success and materialism. The Dollar sign sits beside logos of luxury and fashion giants. His canvases capture the aesthetic of “Hype”: you encounter sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also includes automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to mention mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It’s vibrant art, with textured finishes that sometimes evoke the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.
This work is ideal for enriching a collection or adding a dynamic touch to your living space.
Details
Artist
SKE
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
12/100
Title of artwork
Facing The Icon
Technique
Digital painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29.7 cm
Width
42 cm
Style
Folk Art
Period
2020+
