SKE (XX) - URBAN'FORCE - Chicago

- Original signed/numbered artwork,
- Certificate of authenticity.
- Number 08/50
- Direct from the studio never exhibited, artwork in perfect condition!
- URBAN'FORCE is the explosive union between the Statue of Liberty, the Star Wars universe, and sneaker culture.
Dark Vador or Stormtrooper strike a pose as Lady Liberty, reimagined as true street-pop icons.
Each edition is a collector: colors, sneakers, logos — every detail transforms the piece into a symbol of urban freedom.
Power, Freedom, Pop culture—rebellion version. Each piece is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity
WARNING: many imitations of the artist SKE circulate on the internet and have no value; make sure to acquire an original piece signed by the artist.

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

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 market value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then chosen as 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 enjoyed 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, cementing his place on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE is making a mark in the digital art market, a major trend of the past two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and textured plays define a style that has become indispensable.

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

Laureate & Awarded Artist – 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 the ages: they reinterpret classics, not hesitating to reinterpret Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to confront them with a modern urban aesthetic akin to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA • Drawing from 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 superheroes 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.

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: 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 precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to forget mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes evoking the glazed surface of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

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