MEDSAN - Sacred R2-D2 (聖なるドロイド) - UNIQUE WORK
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Artist Medsan, Sacred R2-D2 (聖なるドロイド) – UNIQUE WORK, a 40 × 60 cm giclée signed by hand, 1/1 edition, created in 2026, in excellent condition, depicting culture pop in a pop art style.
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ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD EXIST - EDITION 1/1
With this vertically oriented piece, Medsan elevates R2-D2, Star Wars’ beloved droid, to sainthood by inscribing him in a golden religious icon in the Byzantine-orthodox style.
The treatment blends street-art stencil with sacred iconography: on a cracked concrete wall, the astromech stands out against a gilded halo carved in gold, surrounded by crosses, rosettes, and hands in a blessing pose. The paint drips, splashes, and flaked gold leaf give the whole a mural-like appearance that is at once venerable and clandestine. The cartouche メドサン signs the bottom of the composition.
The artwork ironizes our contemporary worship of icons. By sanctifying a science-fiction robot, Medsan questions the place of the sacred in the era of mass entertainment: what if our new idols are no longer saints, but the heroes of pop culture?
A powerful and intriguing piece, ideal for bringing a mystical and urban touch to a contemporary interior for a collector who loves Star Wars and urban art.
Technical specifications:
Artist: Medsan
Reference: Star Wars / R2-D2 / droid / Byzantine icon / sacred art / stencil / street art
Dimensions: 40 × 60 cm
Edition: Unique work — 1/1 (one-of-a-kind in the world)
Year: 2026
Support: Giclée mounted on wooden frame (thickness approx. 2 cm)
Signature: Yes, hand-signed
Condition: Excellent
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity (upon request)
About the Studio:
Atelier Joconde is a collective of artists united around a living, plural contemporary creation. Established as a genuine center of artistic production, the studio operates both in collaborative creation and in individual approaches, depending on the projects and works. Atelier Joconde is also a family venture. Le Yack, a contemporary figurative painter, develops a narrative and introspective body of work with cinematic and realistic influences. Beside him, Medsan, oriented toward pop art painting, explores color, modern iconography, and visual culture. Finally, Neo Pablo follows a more instinctive path, mixing abstract art, brutalism, and figurative abstraction. Each work is conceived, produced, and followed within the studio, with a shared artistic standard and a distinct identity for each artist.
Keywords:
Medsan, Atelier Joconde, Le Yack, Star Wars, R2-D2, droid, Byzantine icon, sacred art, stencil, street art, Vertical format, Contemporary, Unique work, 1/1
ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD EXIST - EDITION 1/1
With this vertically oriented piece, Medsan elevates R2-D2, Star Wars’ beloved droid, to sainthood by inscribing him in a golden religious icon in the Byzantine-orthodox style.
The treatment blends street-art stencil with sacred iconography: on a cracked concrete wall, the astromech stands out against a gilded halo carved in gold, surrounded by crosses, rosettes, and hands in a blessing pose. The paint drips, splashes, and flaked gold leaf give the whole a mural-like appearance that is at once venerable and clandestine. The cartouche メドサン signs the bottom of the composition.
The artwork ironizes our contemporary worship of icons. By sanctifying a science-fiction robot, Medsan questions the place of the sacred in the era of mass entertainment: what if our new idols are no longer saints, but the heroes of pop culture?
A powerful and intriguing piece, ideal for bringing a mystical and urban touch to a contemporary interior for a collector who loves Star Wars and urban art.
Technical specifications:
Artist: Medsan
Reference: Star Wars / R2-D2 / droid / Byzantine icon / sacred art / stencil / street art
Dimensions: 40 × 60 cm
Edition: Unique work — 1/1 (one-of-a-kind in the world)
Year: 2026
Support: Giclée mounted on wooden frame (thickness approx. 2 cm)
Signature: Yes, hand-signed
Condition: Excellent
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity (upon request)
About the Studio:
Atelier Joconde is a collective of artists united around a living, plural contemporary creation. Established as a genuine center of artistic production, the studio operates both in collaborative creation and in individual approaches, depending on the projects and works. Atelier Joconde is also a family venture. Le Yack, a contemporary figurative painter, develops a narrative and introspective body of work with cinematic and realistic influences. Beside him, Medsan, oriented toward pop art painting, explores color, modern iconography, and visual culture. Finally, Neo Pablo follows a more instinctive path, mixing abstract art, brutalism, and figurative abstraction. Each work is conceived, produced, and followed within the studio, with a shared artistic standard and a distinct identity for each artist.
Keywords:
Medsan, Atelier Joconde, Le Yack, Star Wars, R2-D2, droid, Byzantine icon, sacred art, stencil, street art, Vertical format, Contemporary, Unique work, 1/1
Details
Artist
MEDSAN
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1
Title of artwork
Sacred R2-D2 (聖なるドロイド) - UNIQUE WORK
Technique
Giclée
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
40 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
