SKE - Cobalt Sentinel

- Work titled "Cobalt Sentinel"
- Number 02/10
- Artwork signed/numbered by the artist SKE, delivered with certificate of authenticity.
- HANDCRAFTED « Sculpture entirely made and painted by the artist SKE »
- Description: PLA base sculpture, car body paint and gloss varnish, dimensions 30x22x13 cm, protective felt under sculpture, signature and numbering under the artwork.

Cobalt Sentinel is a sculpture that transforms a pop culture icon into a true contemporary object.

SKE here highlights one of the most instantly recognizable elements: this helmeted head with large side horns, stripped of its traditional colors to be fully reinterpreted in a deep metallic cobalt blue.

The change of material and color completely alters the perception of the piece. The lines become more graphic, the volumes more present, and the reflections of the paint play with every edge of the sculpture. Depending on the light and viewing angle, the blue shifts from almost electric tones to much darker nuances.

The finish deliberately has nothing of a simple 3D-printed object. After being produced in PLA in the artist’s workshop, each sculpture undergoes a real finishing process before receiving a metallic cobalt blue car paint, followed by a gloss varnish that enhances the depth of the color and gives it this almost automotive look.

With a width of 30 cm and a height of 22 cm, Cobalt Sentinel possesses a particularly strong presence.

Through this piece, SKE continues his work around images that have built a collective memory, pushing them into the realm of contemporary art and collectible objects. The reference remains immediately identifiable, but the monochrome, metallic, and sculptural treatment gives it a new, much more pared-down reading.

Cobalt Sentinel will be editioned to only 10 copies.
A deliberately very limited series, created in the artist’s workshop.

Specifications

Artist: SKE
Title: Cobalt Sentinel
Technique: PLA sculpture, metallic car paint, gloss varnish
Color: metallic cobalt blue
Dimensions: 30 × 22 cm
Edition: 10 copies only

A sculpture at the boundary between pop culture, design, and contemporary art, conceived as much for fans of SKE’s universe as for those seeking a bold piece that is immediately recognizable without being a mere reproduction

- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a self-taught and versatile French artist who grew up immersed in 80s/90s culture, 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 readings, merge the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art.

After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s market value has shown a notable rise. Winner of the first prize at the Urban Master competition (2023), then named 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 publication 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. At the same time, SKE is also establishing himself in the digital art market, a major trend of the past two years, enhancing the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics, and texture play define a style that is now essential.

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

Renowned & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY The work of SKE sits in a prestigious lineage. His line carries the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating Banksy’s subversion or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works create a bridge between eras: they revisit the classics, not hesitating to reinterpret Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or the deconstructed forms of Picasso to confront them with a modern urban aesthetic akin 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 Nintendo’s universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), through Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXE, 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 canvases capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you encounter the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also integrates 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.

Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart