SKE - Now I'm Free - Aluminium dollar

- Signed/numbered artwork, supplied with a certificate of authenticity and a unique holographic number.
- Description: 3mm thick aluminium bill sculpture, satin varnish finish anti-scratch/UV
- The folded bill stands upright and gives the impression of “floating”—superb effect guaranteed
- Directly from the studio, never exhibited, artwork in perfect condition!
- Edition 18/30.
- as the folds are done by hand there may be a slight difference with the presentation photo; this is inherent to the artisanal fabrication process and makes your copy unique.

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

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

After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s value has seen a notable rise. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then elected Artist 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, strengthening 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, boosting the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture plays characterize a now-unmissable style.

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

Esteemed & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. You can see 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 create a bridge between eras: they revisit classics, not hesitating to twist 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 close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing on the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons of our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures such as 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 iconic 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 alongside luxury and fashion logos. His paintings capture the aesthetics of “Hype”: you encounter the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also weaves in 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 glossy surface of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

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