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"Just Be Cool" – Ultra Limited Edition (10 copies) - New collection Edition number: 01/10 Artist: SKE Technique: Digital painting (Procreate - AI - Photoshop) Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris Premium art paper – ISO A2 format – Signed, numbered – Certificate included There are those who grew up with Snoopy. And those who spent years watching sneakers as others watch collectible items. Here, the two obsessions meet. In Just Be Cool, Peanuts’ famous beagle leaves his niche to adopt sneakerhead codes: sunglasses, Joe Cool attitude, sneakers on his feet and a stack of Nike boxes like a true urban trophy. Around him, splashes, raw gestures, orange, gray and yellow flat colors give the scene the energy of a street-wall, between pop art and street culture. SKE precisely plays on this shift. The innocence of a childhood icon meets the adult universe of sneakers, style and collecting. The yellow smile in the background almost adds a signature of the era: a simple wink, immediately readable, which heightens the contrast between nostalgia and contemporary culture. This is not Snoopy turned into a mass-produced product. It is a graphical reinterpretation where collective memory becomes artistic material. The character is recognizable in a second, but he is rediscovered in a universe that belongs only to SKE. Just Be Cool speaks to those who collect both references and images: fans of Peanuts, of sneakers, of pop culture or street art parodies. A piece that not only aims to decorate a wall, but to immediately tell something about the person who chooses to hang it there. • Limited edition of 10 copies • Printed on premium art paper • ISO A2 format (59.4x42 cm), easy to frame • Each copy signed and numbered by SKE • Delivered with certificate of authenticity • Shipped protected, reinforced packaging A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a flagship piece of your collection. - FRAMING TIPS Your artwork is shipped rolled and protected in a tube. Upon receipt, remove it carefully and lay it flat for 48 to 72 hours so it naturally regains its shape before framing. ISO formats (A3, A2, A1…) are very easy to frame with standard frames available at hardware or decor stores. Personally, I use Leroy Merlin aluminum frames: simple, elegant and economical, they perfectly showcase the works. - ARTIST BIO: SKE is a self-taught French artist with a versatile background who has grown up in 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his artistic work. He constantly explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stenciling, graffiti, urban installations and digital art. His dynamic and expressive compositions, often with double meanings, blend the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art. After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s market value has seen a notable rise. Winner of the first prize at the Urban Master contest (2023), then named Discovery of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025). SKE was selected as "Artist of the Month" 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 a mark in the digital art market, a major trend in the last two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors. Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture play characterize a style now essential. SKE is undoubtedly an artist to watch, to initiate or enrich a collection with rising value. Artist Rated & Awarded – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art A UNIVERSAL SPACE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. His lines reflect 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 divert 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 of our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and Scrooge’s symbolic greed. The influence of gaming, comics and graphic novels is ever-present: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokemon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and the 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 codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits next to luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you’ll encounter sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also includes 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
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