{"title":"Sickboy (British, b.1980)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSickboy is one of the most influential figures to emerge from the first generation of the British street art movement. Known for his bold use of colour, playful symbolism and instantly recognisable visual language, he has spent more than two decades redefining the boundaries between graffiti, fine art and contemporary culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from the United Kingdom, Sickboy began painting on the streets in the late 1990s, developing a distinctive style that quickly attracted international attention. His iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motif became one of the most recognisable symbols in urban art, appearing on walls, rooftops and abandoned buildings across Europe, North America and Asia. Combining humour, optimism and social commentary, his work challenged traditional ideas of public art and established him as one of the pioneers of the modern street art movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs his reputation grew, Sickboy successfully transitioned from the street into the gallery, creating highly sought-after paintings, sculptures and limited-edition prints. His studio works retain the spontaneity and energy of graffiti while introducing increasingly sophisticated compositions that blend portraiture, abstraction, typography and pop culture references. Layered with recurring symbols—including hearts, birds, clouds and expressive text—his paintings invite viewers to explore themes of identity, emotion, memory and the human condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSickboy's work has been exhibited internationally and is held in numerous private collections around the world. His paintings are celebrated for their vibrant colour palettes, dynamic compositions and unique ability to balance playful imagery with deeper emotional narratives. While remaining deeply connected to his street art origins, he continues to push his artistic practice in new directions, cementing his reputation as one of Britain's leading contemporary urban artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Sickboy's original paintings are increasingly sought after by collectors of contemporary and urban art, reflecting his enduring influence on the evolution of street art from an underground movement into a globally recognised contemporary art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/9557\/8818\/collections\/Sickboy-1024x685.jpg?v=1782762972","url":"https:\/\/popstreetgallery.com\/zh\/collections\/sickboy-british-b-1980.oembed","provider":"PopStreet Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}