TRUST.iCON 'Part Of The World' (Blue Lagoon) Print Available

Artist: TRUST.iCON
Title: Part Of The World (Blue Lagoon)
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 60 x 70 cm
Edition: AP
Price: £350

TRUST.iCON is an anonymous street artist based in the United Kingdom, specifically hailing from Thamesmead in south east London, an area often recognized as the backdrop for the film A Clockwork Orange. Emerging onto the urban art scene shortly after the 2011 London riots, this artist began creating, motivated to bring positive yet poignant messaging to the public sphere. While information regarding formal education remains private, iCON has established a distinct style that heavily relies on hand cut stencils, bringing together cartoon imagery and social commentary. The artist often uses nostalgic cartoon characters to deliver sharp, humorous, and sometimes controversial critiques on modern society, making their limited edition art prints highly sought after by collectors.

The artist, who goes by TRUST.iCON frequently creates work in London, Berlin, and Los Angeles. Their dedication to the purity of street art means they focus heavily on public, ephemeral creations. Notable public works that have garnered attention for TRUST.iCON include the "Power Up" series and "Real Artist," which featured Snoopy and Woodstock. Another significant piece, "Stop and Search," utilized Super Mario characters to offer commentary on police activity, often with support from the London Calling Blog.

In terms of career milestones, TRUST.iCON is known for executing "14 Works in 14 Days" during their Genuine Article exhibition on the streets of London in 2015. The artist has participated in exhibitions featured on Artsper, focusing on the intersection of street art, pop art, and history. Their work has also been made available through galleries such as Stowe Gallery and the Contemporary Chester, frequently releasing signed and embossed limited edition prints to the collecting community. TRUST.iCON is known for a "spoonful of sugar" approach, ensuring the message is engaging yet thought provoking.