Street / Urban Art
Cool Beats is an 8.5 by 11-inch collage that seamlessly unites nostalgia, urban energy, and environmental consciousness. Central to the composition is a whimsical paper cut-out of a penguin, outfitted in a classic 1980s Kangol hat and MC-style sunglasses. Rendered in vibrant marker hues, this figure is affixed to a repurposed cardboard canvas, transformed through spray-painted red fields and dynamic aqua splatters that evoke the expressive gestures of 1980s New York subway graffiti.
The work operates on multiple levels: as a playful homage to a formative era of street art and hip-hop culture, and as a compelling statement on sustainability. By employing discarded materials, the artist underscores the potential for creativity to intersect with ecological responsibility. Through Cool Beats, viewers are invited to engage with the energy of a bygone urban landscape while reflecting on the ways in which art can both honor cultural memory and advocate for conscientious material reuse.