Makayhos - [Canvas] Urban King – Silent Authority

Starting bid
€ 1

Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 136674 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Description from the seller

The artwork depicts an artistic tribute to an iconic figure of British crime aesthetics, reinterpreted in a tactile, high-relief style as a strongly characterized urban portrait, set within a fractured marble surface. The subject is represented facing forward, in a static and dominant pose, with hands in pockets and an extremely controlled visual presence.
The composition builds around the contrast between elegance and tension: the classical suit, defined by detailed textures and clean lines, opposes the rigidity of marble and the golden cracks, while behind the subject a vintage car carved in relief appears, anchoring the scene in a precise and recognizable temporal context.
The canvas is two-dimensional (2D), completely frameless, but designed to create a marked three-dimensional visual effect. The 3D illusion arises from the stratification of layers – figure, vehicle and smoke – and from the depth of the engravings in the marble surface. To the touch it remains flat, while to the eye it appears as an urban bas-relief sculpted in matter.

The composition is built with rigor and centrality:
dominant figure in the foreground
static and compact posture
clean vertical lines
balance between subject and environment

The stylistic elements define the character:
classic suit with sartorial texture
iconic structured hat
chain and metallic details
controlled and precise visual presence

The automobile introduces narrative context:
evoked vehicle carved in relief
solid and compact forms
central placement in the background
reminiscence of a specific era and style

The smoke amplifies the scene:
fluid and varied form
movement contrasting with rigidity
dominant atmospheric element
guides the gaze upward

The material treatment is refined:
white marble with natural veining
golden cracks in the style of kintsugi
smooth surfaces alternating with detailed reliefs
multi-layered depth, elegant

The color palette is sophisticated:
white and cream of marble
black and gray of the clothing
dark tones of the car
gold in the fractures
soft contrast between warm and cool

The composition communicates:
control
power
discipline
identity

It is not ostentation.
It is presence.
It is not noise,
but authority built in silence.

Urban King – Silent Authority interprets the figure as a symbol of control and modern identity, transforming an iconic aesthetic into an elegant, narrative, and highly collectible visual structure.

Shipping and packaging
The work is produced and prepared with extreme care to guarantee the highest final quality.
Shipping occurs within 3 working days, with a tracking link provided at the time of shipment.
The canvas is shipped frameless, professionally packed with dedicated protective materials.

~ NOTICE FOR ITALIAN BUYERS ~
For reasons solely of bureaucracy and related to the correct fiscal management of professional sales in Italy, at the end of the purchase the Fiscal Code may be requested.
This is a standard procedure that entails no additional cost.

~ AZORES · BALearics · CORSICA · MADEIRA ~

Azores: €35 in addition to Spain rate
Balearics: €30 in addition to Spain rate
Corsica: €50 in addition to France rate
Madeira: €35 in addition to Portugal rate


Artistic Tribute.
This artwork is an artist’s interpretation and is not an official or licensed product.

Technical specifications
Giclée print on premium canvas
Format 50×40 cm (Canvas)
2D canvas without frame
3D visual effect (optical illusion)
Matte finish

Hashtag
#canvas #canvas5040 #canvasart #wallart #statementpiece
#peakyblindersstyle #urbanicon #cinematicart
#silentauthority #britishstyle #vintagevibes
#3Deffect #visualdepth #highrelief #marbleart
#moderninterior #homedecor #arredamentomoderno
#artcollector #collectorart

Seller's Story

Makayhos is a contemporary visual artist working between relief, mixed media, and fine art canvas. His work explores the idea of time, erosion, and permanence, transforming iconic imagery into sculptural surfaces that appear carved, fractured, and fossilized. Each artwork is conceived as a unique piece, where matter plays a central role and the image emerges from the surface rather than being placed upon it. Makayhos’ approach moves away from traditional illustration, focusing instead on texture, depth, and a sense of suspended time. All artworks are carefully produced, documented, and shipped with professional packaging.
Translated by Google Translate

The artwork depicts an artistic tribute to an iconic figure of British crime aesthetics, reinterpreted in a tactile, high-relief style as a strongly characterized urban portrait, set within a fractured marble surface. The subject is represented facing forward, in a static and dominant pose, with hands in pockets and an extremely controlled visual presence.
The composition builds around the contrast between elegance and tension: the classical suit, defined by detailed textures and clean lines, opposes the rigidity of marble and the golden cracks, while behind the subject a vintage car carved in relief appears, anchoring the scene in a precise and recognizable temporal context.
The canvas is two-dimensional (2D), completely frameless, but designed to create a marked three-dimensional visual effect. The 3D illusion arises from the stratification of layers – figure, vehicle and smoke – and from the depth of the engravings in the marble surface. To the touch it remains flat, while to the eye it appears as an urban bas-relief sculpted in matter.

The composition is built with rigor and centrality:
dominant figure in the foreground
static and compact posture
clean vertical lines
balance between subject and environment

The stylistic elements define the character:
classic suit with sartorial texture
iconic structured hat
chain and metallic details
controlled and precise visual presence

The automobile introduces narrative context:
evoked vehicle carved in relief
solid and compact forms
central placement in the background
reminiscence of a specific era and style

The smoke amplifies the scene:
fluid and varied form
movement contrasting with rigidity
dominant atmospheric element
guides the gaze upward

The material treatment is refined:
white marble with natural veining
golden cracks in the style of kintsugi
smooth surfaces alternating with detailed reliefs
multi-layered depth, elegant

The color palette is sophisticated:
white and cream of marble
black and gray of the clothing
dark tones of the car
gold in the fractures
soft contrast between warm and cool

The composition communicates:
control
power
discipline
identity

It is not ostentation.
It is presence.
It is not noise,
but authority built in silence.

Urban King – Silent Authority interprets the figure as a symbol of control and modern identity, transforming an iconic aesthetic into an elegant, narrative, and highly collectible visual structure.

Shipping and packaging
The work is produced and prepared with extreme care to guarantee the highest final quality.
Shipping occurs within 3 working days, with a tracking link provided at the time of shipment.
The canvas is shipped frameless, professionally packed with dedicated protective materials.

~ NOTICE FOR ITALIAN BUYERS ~
For reasons solely of bureaucracy and related to the correct fiscal management of professional sales in Italy, at the end of the purchase the Fiscal Code may be requested.
This is a standard procedure that entails no additional cost.

~ AZORES · BALearics · CORSICA · MADEIRA ~

Azores: €35 in addition to Spain rate
Balearics: €30 in addition to Spain rate
Corsica: €50 in addition to France rate
Madeira: €35 in addition to Portugal rate


Artistic Tribute.
This artwork is an artist’s interpretation and is not an official or licensed product.

Technical specifications
Giclée print on premium canvas
Format 50×40 cm (Canvas)
2D canvas without frame
3D visual effect (optical illusion)
Matte finish

Hashtag
#canvas #canvas5040 #canvasart #wallart #statementpiece
#peakyblindersstyle #urbanicon #cinematicart
#silentauthority #britishstyle #vintagevibes
#3Deffect #visualdepth #highrelief #marbleart
#moderninterior #homedecor #arredamentomoderno
#artcollector #collectorart

Seller's Story

Makayhos is a contemporary visual artist working between relief, mixed media, and fine art canvas. His work explores the idea of time, erosion, and permanence, transforming iconic imagery into sculptural surfaces that appear carved, fractured, and fossilized. Each artwork is conceived as a unique piece, where matter plays a central role and the image emerges from the surface rather than being placed upon it. Makayhos’ approach moves away from traditional illustration, focusing instead on texture, depth, and a sense of suspended time. All artworks are carefully produced, documented, and shipped with professional packaging.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Artist
Makayhos
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1/15
Title of artwork
[Canvas] Urban King – Silent Authority
Technique
AI, Digital print, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
ItalyVerified
368
Objects sold
100%
protop

Similar objects

For you in

Movies & TV