SKE - URBAN'FORCE - Chicago

- Original signed/numbered work,
- Certificate of authenticity.
- Number 08/50
- Direct from the workshop never exhibited, work in perfect condition!
- URBAN'FORCE is the explosive meeting between the Statue of Liberty, the Star Wars universe and sneaker culture.
Darth Vader or Stormtrooper pose as Lady Liberty, reimagined as true street-pop icons.
Each variation is a collector piece: colors, sneakers, logos; every detail turns the piece into a symbol of urban freedom.
Power, Freedom, Pop culture with a rebel version. Each piece is numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
WARNING: many imitations of the artist SKE circulate on the net and have no value; make sure you acquire a piece original signed by the artist.

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

He continuously explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stenciling, graffiti, urban installations and digital art. His dynamic, 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 risen noticeably. Winner of the first prize in 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" 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 in major venues in Europe, the United States and Asia, consolidating his place on the contemporary art scene. At the same time, SKE also makes his mark in the digital artwork market, 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 now indispensable.

SKE is undoubtedly an artist to watch, to start or enrich a collection with growing value.

Reputed & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

AN UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE's work follows 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 create a bridge between eras: they revisit classics, not hesitating to reinterpret Vinci's Mona Lisa, Vermeer's Young Girl, Hokusai's The Great Wave or Picasso's deconstructed forms to confront them with a modern urban aesthetic reminiscent of Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates childhood icons. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic miserliness of Scrooge. 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 codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits beside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the 'Hype' aesthetic: sneaker worlds (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and high fashion (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also incorporates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to forget mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured surfaces evoking the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of a Richard Orlinski.

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