The Rebel Bear 'Hope Street' Print Available

Artist: The Rebel Bear
Title: Paper Garden
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: (A2) 42 x 59.4 cm
Edition: 55
Price: £55

 

The Rebel Bear is an anonymous Scottish street artist, often dubbed the "Scottish Banksy," who gained prominence for their thought-provoking murals in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and cities worldwide, including London, New York, and Mumbai. The artist's identity remains a secret, with public appearances always made while wearing a full-body pink bear suit, a choice that is part performance, protest, and playful disguise.

The artwork of The Rebel Bear explores a wide range of themes, including politics, human emotion, surveillance, and the "absurdity" of modern society. Each piece carries a distinct message, often addressing current events or social issues without explicit explanation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the artist gained significant media attention for a series of poignant, timely works, most famously Fear and Love, which depicted a couple lowering their masks for a kiss.

While some of their work is unsanctioned, created overnight on city walls, The Rebel Bear has a significant online following and has also been commissioned for various projects, including one for the United Nations. Their art can be found in a number of galleries across the UK and the US, as well as the National Museum of Scotland and the Museum of Cardiff. The artist's recent work has occasionally sparked controversy due to its sensitive subject matter, leading to investigations and debates about public art and community consent.