SKE - Shoot the Dream

- Limited edition of the work "Shoot the Dream" by the artist SKE
- Publisher: Atelier MONTMARTRE FineArt.
- FineArt printing on museum-grade Hahnemühle art paper.
- ISO A3 format (42x29.7 cm) easy to frame.
- Edition number: 05/10

In this explosive scene, SKE distorts two popular icons: Lucky Luke and the balloon girl. But here the cowboy doesn’t shoot faster than his shadow… he shoots at a symbol.

The balloon, image of dream and innocence, bursts in mid-flight. Not to destroy, but to reveal. Like an invitation to step out of the illusions imposed by a world saturated with codes, brands, and false desires.

Between dollars, references to consumption, and raw urban textures, the work captures the energy of street art to deliver a simple message: sometimes you have to blow up the dream… to create a real one.

A direct, pop & street piece, visual and impactful, faithful to SKE’s universe: playing with symbols to flip them.

- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a self-taught, versatile French artist who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his artistic work.

He constantly explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stencil, graffiti, urban installations, and digital art. His dynamic, expressive compositions, often with double meanings, marry 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 noticeably. He was the winner of the first prize at the Urban Master contest (2023), then named 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, cementing his place on the contemporary art scene. At the same time, SKE also makes inroads on the digital art market, a major trend of the past two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Iconic of popular culture, bold graphics and texture plays characterize a style that has become essential.

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

Price & Awards 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 create a bridge between eras: they revisit classics, not hesitating to distort Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, 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 close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing on the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons from our childhood. He stages Disney’s universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and Scrooge McDuck’s symbolic greed. The influence of gaming, comics, and graphic novels is omnipresent: from Nintendo and the mythical Game Boy to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and 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 next to luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the “Hype” aesthetic: sneakers (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also brings in car adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass-consumption icons like Coca-Cola. It’s vibrant art, with textured finishes evoking the glossy surface of a 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.