{"product_id":"sickboy-touching-the-times-acrylic-on-canvas-2014","title":"Sickboy \"Touching the Times\"  - Acrylic on canvas (2014)","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"htf1od\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"183\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eSickboy (British, b.1980)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ojld5j\" data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eTouching the Times, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eA vibrant and visually complex original painting by renowned British street artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eSickboy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eTouching the Times\u003c\/em\u003eexemplifies the artist's distinctive fusion of graffiti culture, contemporary pop aesthetics, and deeply personal symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eExecuted in acrylic on canvas, the composition is an explosion of bold colour, layered imagery and abstract portraiture. A fragmented face emerges from an intricate network of graphic elements, playful motifs and hidden references, inviting viewers to continually discover new narratives within the work. Characteristic symbols—including the iconic heart motif, birds, bones, clouds and expressive typography—create a rich visual language that has become synonymous with Sickboy's practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eWidely recognised as one of the pioneers of the UK street art movement, Sickboy first gained international attention through his celebrated \"Temple\" icon, transforming urban spaces into places of curiosity and optimism. His studio works expand upon these themes, combining the spontaneity of graffiti with a refined painterly approach and an unmistakable contemporary aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003ePainted in 2014, \u003cem data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eTouching the Times\u003c\/em\u003e captures the energy and confidence of Sickboy's mature style, balancing humour, emotion and social observation within a meticulously layered composition. The result is a powerful and engaging work that rewards repeated viewing, with every detail contributing to its dynamic visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eThis original painting is signed, titled and dated on the reverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\"SICKBOY \/ TOUCHING THE TIMES \/ 2014\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eAn outstanding example of Sickboy's highly sought-after original works, \u003cem data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eTouching the Times\u003c\/em\u003e represents an important addition for collectors of contemporary British urban art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jxe81v\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sickboy (British, b.1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ojv294\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eTouching the Times\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eloli9\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4y40ll\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17abc6n\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed, titled and dated on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17wrwqz\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eUnframed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 × 70 cm (39⅜ × 27½ in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11uce7l\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118 × 88 cm (42½ × 34⅝ in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PopStreet Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970295316674,"sku":null,"price":2790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/9557\/8818\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-29at20.47.25.jpg?v=1782762546","url":"https:\/\/popstreetgallery.com\/fr\/products\/sickboy-touching-the-times-acrylic-on-canvas-2014","provider":"PopStreet Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}