MR SLY
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BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Sly is a British mixed-media artist known for his "Urban Pop Art" style, which blends elements of street art with 20th-century pop culture. Born in Liverpool his work often features bold, graphic images and incorporates photo restoration and graphic design techniques. He is inspired by music, film, and iconic figures, often referencing song lyrics and quotes within his artwork.
Mr. Sly creates his art using a combination of techniques, including photo restoration, graphic design, and collage, resulting in a distinctive "Urban Pop Art" style. He draws inspiration from various aspects of popular culture, particularly music and iconic figures, often incorporating song lyrics and quotes into his artwork. His travels and experiences with street art around the world have influenced his creative path, and he's known for creating paste-ups that become part of the street art scene
Year: 2025
Mixed media on board (spray paint, acrylics, glitter resin, layered with 3D depth effects)
Dimensions: 101.6 × 76.2 cm
Features a bold portrait of John Lennon, surrounded by graffiti-style hearts in metallic black, silver, and gold. The iconic phrase “All You Need Is Love” is integrated prominently into the piece. It merges pop iconography with urban street art aesthetics, creating a layered, dynamic effect.
Original, framed, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Year: 2025
Mixed media, combining spray paint, glitter resin over collage / portrait bases
Dimensions: 101.6 × 81.28 cm
This piece evokes David Bowie’s “Starman” imagery. It features a portrait in bold colors (red lightning, vibrant accents), set against layers of abstract shapes and text (“Bowie”) with theatrical flair.
Original, framed, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Mixed media on vinyl/wood board, enhanced with acrylic paints, glitter resin, layered 3D depth effects
Dimensions: 101.6 × 76.2 cm
The piece features a pop-culture portrait of Judy Garland as Dorothy (from The Wizard of Oz), with dripping pink paint, urban street art accents, graffiti tags, and the phrase “No place like home” as a key textual element.
Original, framed, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Year: 2025
Screen print on mirror glass, plus acrylic paints and custom ornate frame
Dimensions: 81.28 × 60.9 cm
The work features a high-contrast portrait (often stylized in black & white) with graffiti overlays, symbolic elements (e.g. crown, crosses, arrows) and text “I’m a Legend / I’m not a real person.” The mirrored glass adds reflection, so the viewer may see themselves in the work.
Original, framed, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Year: 2025
Mixed media with spray paint and glitter resin
Dimensions: 101.6 × 81.28 cm
The piece shows a smiling portrait (likely Bob Marley) set against a colorful background with graffiti-style hearts, spray paint streaks, and energetic mark making. The text “I Wanna Love You” is integrated into the composition.
It’s unique (edition of 1) and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Mixed media with spray paints and glitter resin
This artwork vividly combines contemporary urban culture with iconic imagery, using skateboard decks as its canvas. Each deck features a black-and-white photograph of a band member, exuding a timeless presence. The T-shirts worn by the figures bear the phrase "All You Need is Love," reinforcing themes of peace and harmony. The fluidity of the paint suggests movement, symbolizing the ever-evolving nature of music and art. The piece merges modern street style with classic rock influences, making it a bold statement of artistic fusion.
Canadian maple skate board decks. Spray paint and paste up, hand finished with silver leaf and coated with UV protection Montana varnish. Image Size: 80x20cm x 3 Varied Edition of 3 Each image unique 1/1 Signed and dated by the artist with Studio*Sly Certificate of authenticity One of the U. K’s most leading Artist Mr. Sly is a British Artist known for his mixed media collages and his contemporary interpretation of 20th Century pop culture, his work can be found in galleries across the U. K and U. S. A. His artwork can also be seen on the streets, paste ups of his images are now part of the street art scene in many cities.