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Chris Ellis aka Daze — The City
Chris Ellis aka Daze

The City

1983

A vibrant fusion of street art and fine art, Daze's "The City" captures the kinetic energy of urban life through bold spray-painted forms layered with richly textured oil paint. The composition pulses with movement and color, reflecting the artist's roots in the New York City graffiti scene while showcasing his evolution into a studio practice. Swirling figures and architectural fragments collide across the canvas, creating a dynamic portrait of the metropolitan experience.

Medium
oil and spray paint on canvas

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Chris Ellis aka Daze, The City, 1983

A vibrant fusion of street art and fine art, Daze's "The City" captures the kinetic energy of urban life through bold spray-painted forms layered with richly textured oil paint. The composition pulses with movement and color, reflecting the artist's roots in the New York City graffiti scene while showcasing his evolution into a studio practice. Swirling figures and architectural fragments collide across the canvas, creating a dynamic portrait of the metropolitan experience.

Medium
oil and spray paint on canvas
Year
1983
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Street Art, Energetic Mood, Male Artist, City Scene, Mixed Media, Emerging Artist, Oil And Spray Paint, Rectangular Format, Canvas, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Urban Landscape, Graffiti Art, Graffiti Legend, Vibrant Colors, Graffiti Movement, Neo-Expressionism