Stay Gold Original Art by Bollee Patino
Mixed Media
Framed: 141cm x 111cm
This dynamic mixed-media piece showcases Patino's masterful fusion of Japanese art history and contemporary street culture. The artwork features Hokusai's iconic Great Wave rendered in gold and black above a vibrant graffiti landscape filled with urban motifs, hearts, and paper planes.
Patino's distinctive style is evident in his sophisticated blend of classical and street art elements. His careful attention to the contrast between the traditional wave imagery and the explosive color palette of modern street art creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, suggesting the enduring value of artistic heritage while embracing contemporary expression.
About The Artist
Bollee Patino is a dynamic contemporary artist whose work bridges the gap between street art and fine art traditions. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design, Patino brings a sophisticated understanding of composition to his mixed-media creations, seamlessly blending graffiti elements with traditional techniques.
His signature style combines screen printing and stencil work with hand-painted details, set against vibrant, saturated backgrounds. Drawing inspiration from underground fashion, skate culture, and hip-hop, Patino creates multilayered works that explore complex themes of identity and social consciousness.
The artist's background in graffiti informs his bold approach, while his graphic design training provides a structural framework for his compositions. Each piece represents a careful balance between chaos and control, combining hasty motifs with deliberate abstract expressionism. Through his dynamic fusion of techniques and influences, Patino creates works that serve as daring reflections of contemporary identity and the complexity of the inner self.
