Forbidden is a bold and dynamic large-scale work that merges classical motifs with contemporary street art aesthetics through a rich interplay of materials and symbolism. The piece combines cyanotype to echo Renaissance forms, layered with expressive spray paint and pastels that inject urgency and rebellion. At its foundation, a delicate layer of gold leaf alludes to the divine — a symbolic backdrop representing God or the sacred, against which human action and creative impulse unfold.

The vibrant graffiti elements and dynamic text, especially the phrase “Go For It”, cut across the canvas like a rupture — urging viewers to defy restraint and embrace audacity. The contrast between the sacred glow of the gold and the chaotic surface interventions creates a visual and conceptual tension: a confrontation between reverence and rebellion, order and disruption. Forbidden challenges conventional boundaries and affirms the transformative power of art to question, defy, and ultimately transcend.

Details

• Original artwork by Papayon
• Mixed media, cyanotype, oil, spray, oil, pastels on canvas
• Ships from Houston, TX
• Certificate of authenticity included

Original artwork by Papayon. Resilience and spiritual themes. Mixed media cyanotype on canvas, 55x89in. Worldwide shipping and a certificate of authenticity.