SKE - Banksy X NIKE AIR JORDAN

- Signed/numbered work, supplied with an authenticity certificate.
- Number 66/100
- Description: Banksy-themed “Flower Thrower” sculpture with Nike. Direct from the studio, never exhibited, artwork in perfect condition! Nike Air Jordan AJ1 iconic OW Blue University model.
- HAND-FINISHED “Sculpture made for commercial purposes, assembled and touched up by the artist SKE (vinyl on resin)).”
- The artist’s word: Why did I want to create a rapprochement between Banksy’s “Flower Thrower” and Nike? the two worlds are in fact very different in their nature.

Banksy’s Flower Thrower symbolizes the struggle for social justice and freedom of expression, two values that are also important to Nike. Over the years, Nike has supported several campaigns in favor of social justice and has encouraged athletes to use their fame to speak out and defend causes close to their hearts.

Ultimately, although the two are different in their DNA and approach, there are parallels between Banksy’s Flower Thrower and the Nike brand, notably their commitment to self-expression, challenging societal norms, promoting social justice, and freedom of expression.

This is also to honor these important values for me that I offer this work at the most accessible price possible for everyone, my way of helping to shine a light on art beyond social barriers. SKE

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

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

After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s value has risen noticeably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then elected 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 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, consolidating his place on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE also makes his mark in the digital art market, a major trend in the last two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of pop culture, bold graphics and texture play characterize a style now essential.

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

Famed and Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
SKE’s work sits within a prestigious lineage. His linework bears 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 the classics, not hesitating to rework Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Woman with a Pearl Necklace (Girl with a Pearl Earring? — note: original says Jeune Fille de Vermeer, which is Woman with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer), Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to confront a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr. Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons of 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 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 the codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits beside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you encounter the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off‑White) and high fashion (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also incorporates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to mention mass consumption icons like Coca‑Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes that sometimes evoke the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

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