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Dillon Boy (1979) - Original Rare Hand Painted DBoy Astro Boy Manga Pop Graffiti Street Art Comic Book
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Dillon Boy (1979) - Original Rare Hand Painted DBoy Astro Boy Manga Pop Graffiti Street Art Comic Book

For your consideration, a rare and original hand-painted artwork by internationally acclaimed artist James Dillon Wright, professionally known as Dillon Boy. Renowned for his bold figurative style and signature fusion of graffiti techniques with pop culture iconography and subversive wit. Artist: Dillon Boy (USA, b. 1979) Title: Astro Don Medium: Spray Paint, Acrylic & Oil Pens on Canvas Style: Pop Art / Urban Art Dimensions: 36" x 48" (91,44 cm x 121,92 cm) About the Artwork In Astro Don, internationally acclaimed artist Dillon Boy delivers a powerful remix of manga nostalgia and graffiti-pop bravado, transforming the beloved Astro Boy into a symbol of 21st-century pop resistance. With explosive comic lettering and radiant energy bursts, the painting channels both the innocence of vintage anime and the raw intensity of street culture. Set against a fiery background of sunburst yellow, scorched orange, and electric crimson, the central figure—rendered in crisp black outlines and wide-eyed focus—stands defiantly beneath bold, dimensional typography spelling “ASTRO DON.” The visual language is unmistakably Dillon Boy: drips, halftone gradients, and controlled chaos fuse together in a dynamic homage to childhood iconography reimagined for the modern collector. Striking in scale and execution, Astro Don embodies the artist’s signature blend of playfulness and rebellion—offering a pop-art power piece that bridges East and West, innocence and attitude, nostalgia and now. Technique & Material: All Original. Hand Painted. Created with Spray Paint, Acrylic, and Oil Pens on Canvas. Handmade, painted with acrylics and spray paint, which give the work a gritty and unique appearance. High-quality craftsmanship with vibrant colors and rich textures. Markings: Signed and serial numbered by artist on Back. Includes a certificate of authenticity issued by Wall & Street. The certificate serial number corresponds with artwork with a tamper-proof hologram. Never hung and always protected from solar light. Frame not included. Shipping: Professionally packed to be shipped rolled for optimal protection during transport. Shipped in a heavy-duty industry standard tube with protective materials. Frame is not included. Insured shipment with tracking number via FedEx. Dillon Boy adds collector stickers to each of his sales. See his website for values and checklists. About the Artist Dillon Boy (James Dillon Wright) is recognized as one of the most influential and fastest-rising artists in the online art world. By 2017, he became one of the most researched artists on the internet, with a career spanning over 20 years. A simple Google search unveils a vast archive of his prolific creations, paintings, prints, and collectible works that have captivated a worldwide audience for many years. His vibrant, multi-layered paintings fuse pop culture, humor, philosophy, and childhood inspirations, blending freedom of expression with streetwise aesthetics. Dillon Boy’s work has been exhibited internationally and reviewed alongside contemporary icons such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey (OBEY), and D*Face. In 2008, his portrait was featured in TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, and today his works are held in prominent private and public collections across the globe. What makes Dillon Boy standalone from other artists is not only his ability to capture the pulse of pop culture, but his fearless drive to reinvent it, transforming nostalgia and rebellion into bold, iconic statements that continue to resonate with new generations of collectors. A Word From the Artist… “In my work, I fuse decades of pop, graffiti, and street culture. Sometimes that means experimenting with AI, but it’s never about the machine. It’s still a tool, and I’m the one directing it. Each piece requires skill, vision, and the ability to ask the right questions to shape something authentic. These are experiments in freedom, humor, and storytelling and even though I’ve been doing this for over 35 years every time I pick up the brush I feel like I just started! New series coming soon!! Follow and watch to see what’s next. — Dillon Boy Collector’s Note Dillon Boy is a market-disrupting artist to watch, with rapidly growing demand among international collectors. Acquiring one of his original works now presents an opportunity to secure a piece before he transitions fully into the blue-chip arena. This is a museum-worthy statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern Pop and Urban Art, ideal for both established and emerging collectors. Plenty of artists chase Dillon Boy’s shadow, lifting his subjects, mimicking his moves, even hijacking his pop-culture playground. But copying only underscores the gap-- while they trace the surface, Dillon Boy creates from the inside out. Style isn’t a costume you can wear, it’s DNA. And his can’t be stolen. Check out @dillon_boy on Instagram to experience the work as it comes to life. Stay ahead of the art market. Explore over 25+ new works and prints by Dillon Boy, now available from The Wall & Street Gallery.
We combine shipping for multiple purchases. Sincerely, The Wall & Street Team #DillonBoy #DBOYArt #DailyArt #DigitalArt #FineArt #GraffitiArt #GraffitiArtist #GraffitiCulture #GraffitiDrip #GraffitiLifestyle #GraffitiThrowback #GraffitiWalls #InstaArt #LandscapePainting #LimitedEdition #ModernArt #OilPainting #OriginalArt #PopArt #PopArtCollectors #PopArtScene #PortraitArt #PrivateCollector #SprayPaintArt #StencilArt #StreetArt #StreetArtCollectors #UrbanArt #UrbanArtScene #WallAndStreet #WatercolorArt #AbstractArt #AbstractPainting #AcrylicPainting #ArtBasel #ArtBuyer #ArtCollectors #ArtCollector #ArtCommunity #ArtContent #ArtDaily #ArtDrop #ArtExperiment #ArtForSale #ArtGallery #ArtLovers #ArtOfTheDay #ArtProcess #ArtReveal #ArtShop #ArtStudioVibes #Artwork #ArtTok #ArtistLife #ArtistsOnInstagram #ArtistSoftiktok #ArtistsSupportingArtists #ASMRArt #BuyArt #BuyArtOnline #BuyOriginalArt #Catawiki #ContemporaryArt #ContemporaryArtist

No. 98392196

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Dillon Boy (1979) - Original Rare Hand Painted DBoy Astro Boy Manga Pop Graffiti Street Art Comic Book

Dillon Boy (1979) - Original Rare Hand Painted DBoy Astro Boy Manga Pop Graffiti Street Art Comic Book

For your consideration, a rare and original hand-painted artwork by internationally acclaimed artist James Dillon Wright, professionally known as Dillon Boy. Renowned for his bold figurative style and signature fusion of graffiti techniques with pop culture iconography and subversive wit.

Artist: Dillon Boy (USA, b. 1979)
Title: Astro Don
Medium: Spray Paint, Acrylic & Oil Pens on Canvas
Style: Pop Art / Urban Art
Dimensions: 36" x 48" (91,44 cm x 121,92 cm)

About the Artwork
In Astro Don, internationally acclaimed artist Dillon Boy delivers a powerful remix of manga nostalgia and graffiti-pop bravado, transforming the beloved Astro Boy into a symbol of 21st-century pop resistance. With explosive comic lettering and radiant energy bursts, the painting channels both the innocence of vintage anime and the raw intensity of street culture.

Set against a fiery background of sunburst yellow, scorched orange, and electric crimson, the central figure—rendered in crisp black outlines and wide-eyed focus—stands defiantly beneath bold, dimensional typography spelling “ASTRO DON.” The visual language is unmistakably Dillon Boy: drips, halftone gradients, and controlled chaos fuse together in a dynamic homage to childhood iconography reimagined for the modern collector.

Striking in scale and execution, Astro Don embodies the artist’s signature blend of playfulness and rebellion—offering a pop-art power piece that bridges East and West, innocence and attitude, nostalgia and now.

Technique & Material:
All Original. Hand Painted. Created with Spray Paint, Acrylic, and Oil Pens on Canvas. Handmade, painted with acrylics and spray paint, which give the work a gritty and unique appearance. High-quality craftsmanship with vibrant colors and rich textures.

Markings:
Signed and serial numbered by artist on Back. Includes a certificate of authenticity issued by Wall & Street. The certificate serial number corresponds with artwork with a tamper-proof hologram. Never hung and always protected from solar light. Frame not included.

Shipping:
Professionally packed to be shipped rolled for optimal protection during transport. Shipped in a heavy-duty industry standard tube with protective materials. Frame is not included. Insured shipment with tracking number via FedEx. Dillon Boy adds collector stickers to each of his sales. See his website for values and checklists.

About the Artist
Dillon Boy (James Dillon Wright) is recognized as one of the most influential and fastest-rising artists in the online art world. By 2017, he became one of the most researched artists on the internet, with a career spanning over 20 years. A simple Google search unveils a vast archive of his prolific creations, paintings, prints, and collectible works that have captivated a worldwide audience for many years.

His vibrant, multi-layered paintings fuse pop culture, humor, philosophy, and childhood inspirations, blending freedom of expression with streetwise aesthetics. Dillon Boy’s work has been exhibited internationally and reviewed alongside contemporary icons such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey (OBEY), and D*Face.

In 2008, his portrait was featured in TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, and today his works are held in prominent private and public collections across the globe.

What makes Dillon Boy standalone from other artists is not only his ability to capture the pulse of pop culture, but his fearless drive to reinvent it, transforming nostalgia and rebellion into bold, iconic statements that continue to resonate with new generations of collectors.

A Word From the Artist…
“In my work, I fuse decades of pop, graffiti, and street culture. Sometimes that means experimenting with AI, but it’s never about the machine. It’s still a tool, and I’m the one directing it. Each piece requires skill, vision, and the ability to ask the right questions to shape something authentic. These are experiments in freedom, humor, and storytelling and even though I’ve been doing this for over 35 years every time I pick up the brush I feel like I just started! New series coming soon!! Follow and watch to see what’s next.

— Dillon Boy

Collector’s Note
Dillon Boy is a market-disrupting artist to watch, with rapidly growing demand among international collectors. Acquiring one of his original works now presents an opportunity to secure a piece before he transitions fully into the blue-chip arena. This is a museum-worthy statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern Pop and Urban Art, ideal for both established and emerging collectors. Plenty of artists chase Dillon Boy’s shadow, lifting his subjects, mimicking his moves, even hijacking his pop-culture playground. But copying only underscores the gap-- while they trace the surface, Dillon Boy creates from the inside out. Style isn’t a costume you can wear, it’s DNA. And his can’t be stolen.

Check out @dillon_boy on Instagram to experience the work as it comes to life.

Stay ahead of the art market. Explore over 25+ new works and prints by Dillon Boy, now available from The Wall & Street Gallery.
We combine shipping for multiple purchases.

Sincerely,
The Wall & Street Team

#DillonBoy #DBOYArt #DailyArt #DigitalArt #FineArt #GraffitiArt #GraffitiArtist #GraffitiCulture #GraffitiDrip #GraffitiLifestyle #GraffitiThrowback #GraffitiWalls #InstaArt #LandscapePainting #LimitedEdition #ModernArt #OilPainting #OriginalArt #PopArt #PopArtCollectors #PopArtScene #PortraitArt #PrivateCollector #SprayPaintArt #StencilArt #StreetArt #StreetArtCollectors #UrbanArt #UrbanArtScene #WallAndStreet #WatercolorArt #AbstractArt #AbstractPainting #AcrylicPainting #ArtBasel #ArtBuyer #ArtCollectors #ArtCollector #ArtCommunity #ArtContent #ArtDaily #ArtDrop #ArtExperiment #ArtForSale #ArtGallery #ArtLovers #ArtOfTheDay #ArtProcess #ArtReveal #ArtShop #ArtStudioVibes #Artwork #ArtTok #ArtistLife #ArtistsOnInstagram #ArtistSoftiktok #ArtistsSupportingArtists #ASMRArt #BuyArt #BuyArtOnline #BuyOriginalArt #Catawiki #ContemporaryArt #ContemporaryArtist

Final bid
€ 450
Itziar Ramos
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Gallery Estimate  € 4,000 - € 4,800

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