SKE - King of Time

- Artwork "King of Time"
- Number 02/30
- Artwork signed/numbered by the artist SKE delivered with certificate of authenticity.
- HAND-FINISHED “Sculpture made for commercial purposes, hand-retouched by the artist SKE”
- Description: Metal and glass clock, perfectly functional with date display, ultra-quiet mechanism. Luminous display in the dark. Wall mount. Diameter 34 cm.

When Mickey wears the crown, time stops being wise.
King of Time places one of the most universal figures of popular culture at the center of an universe where luxury watchmaking, street art, and signs of success cross paths. Crown above the head, banknotes, gold coins, monograms, automobile star and a GMT-inspired dial compose a deliberately excessive decor, almost theatrical. The contrast is the essence of the piece: the childhood icon is propelled into an adult imagination of desire, status and collecting. Around him, the background explodes with colors, tags and graphic fragments. The blue and red bezel immediately imposes a horological reading, while the dial rejects any sobriety. Here, luxury is distorted, mixed, and jolted by the energy of pop art and street art.
SKE thus transforms a clock into a true wall-mounted collector’s piece: a work that reads from afar as a familiar symbol and, up close, reveals an accumulation of details and winked references. Made in aluminum, King of Time measures 34 cm in diameter and actually functions as a clock. This version is produced in a limited edition of 30 pieces.
More than a object that tells the time, King of Time displays an attitude: nostalgia, pop culture, distorted luxury, and urban energy united in a single piece.

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

He constantly explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stencil, 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 2025, SKE’s market value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE has been selected as "Artist of the Month" by the Opulence gallery in October, and has also appeared 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 position in the contemporary art scene. At the same time, SKE also makes a mark in the digital art market, a major trend of the past two years, boosting the appeal of his creations to collectors.

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

SKE is undeniably an artist to watch, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.

Awarded & Noted Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work fits into a prestigious lineage. His line carries the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversion of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works bridge the eras: they revisit the classics, not hesitating to deface Leonardo 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 from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons from 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 Nintendo and the mythical Game Boy, to Pokémon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and the Marvel Super Heroes. 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 artworks capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you encounter sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also incorporates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not to mention mass consumer icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes sometimes recalling Jeff Koons’ glossy surfaces or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

This artwork is ideal to enrich a collection or bring a dynamic touch to your interior.

Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart