Hand-cut stencil and aerosol paint on plywood.
Hand-signed in pen on the back.
Hand-cut stencil signature to front.
Dimensions 23 x 25 cm.
Made by the artist somewhere in Essex, UK for a Fulham art exhibition back in 2020.
Dotmasters is an internationally renowned street artist and multi-media creator, with an eclectic career spanning more than three decades of practice. His eclectic and evolving style takes a sideways look at populist culture, delivered with a typically British sense of humour.
Behind Dotmasters is Leon Seesix, an early pioneer of street art in the ‘90s. Originally based in Brighton, his art practice started as a revolutionary mix of stencil street art, graffiti, performance and digital art, with work exhibited online, on the street, in gallery installations and nightclubs.
At that time, ‘graffiti’ was evolving into ‘street art’, with street works historically classed as vandalism now bequeathed a new status. Within this context, the Dotmasters project emerged, founded on a principle drive to create work in an unmediated space and in direct contact with its audience.
He is a versatile and innovative artist, constantly experimenting with new techniques and mediums from spray paint, stencils and stickers to LED lights and augmented reality. From street stencils to luxury interiors, grass-roots activism to big brand collaboration, Dotmasters’ work explores themes such as consumerism, media, politics and identity, challenging the viewer to question their own assumptions and beliefs. His work is not only a reflection of his own vision, but also a commentary on the contemporary society and culture, both critique and celebration of the world we live in.
Dotmasters has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world, including London, Paris, New York, Tokyo and Dubai. He has played a founding role in numerous street art festivals and events, such as the international Nuart festival in Norway, Glastonbury Festival and Banksy’s Cans Festival. He is a founding member of the C6 collective, a group of artists, activists and pranksters who use art and technology to create interactive and immersive installations and has collaborated with a wide range of international artists including Ben Eine and Nick Walker.
A rare piece of lockdown history. This limited edition "Gold" serigraph by British street artist The Dotmaster features his iconic character Indigo playfully vandalizing a masterpiece. Signed, numbered, and originally released in support of The Big Issue.
“Rude Kids" meet Renaissance in this rare charity edition.
"Indigo Gets Up" is one of the most recognizable images by British street artist The Dotmaster (Leon Seesix). Set against his signature Victorian wallpaper pattern, his recurring character—a young girl named Indigo—is caught red-handed painting a smile on the Mona Lisa. It is a playful collision of high art, street vandalism, and childhood innocence.
A Piece of History This specific "Gold" edition carries a unique provenance. It was released exclusively via Jealous Gallery London in March 2020, right at the start of the UK's first COVID-19 lockdown. Created as a fundraiser for The Big Issue, it was a direct artistic response to the crisis, helping to support vulnerable street vendors when they needed it most.
The Details Printed on high-quality Southbank Smooth 250gsm paper, the gold ink of the wallpaper shimmers subtly against the stark black stencil work, making the "vandalized" red smile pop off the page.
Artist: The Dotmaster
Title: Indigo Gets Up (Big Issue Gold Edition)
Medium: Handmade Serigraph (Screen Print) on Southbank Smooth 250gsm paper
Year: 2020
Edition: Limited Edition numbered 13/40.
Dimensions: 50cm x 50cm (19.7" x 19.7")
Markings: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil (Bottom Left/Right)
Provenance: Published by Jealous Gallery, London. Raised embossed + certificate of authenticity.
Condition Report : This print is in excellent condition with sharp corners and vibrant ink coverage. It has been stored flat and out of direct sunlight.
> Collector's Note: With an edition size of just 40, this is one of the scarcer variants of the "Indigo" series. It represents not just a fantastic piece of British street art, but a specific moment in time for the art community
Iconic, museum-quality street art. An original, five-colour screen print by Dotmasters (Leon Seesix) from 2008, featuring his signature "No Dumping Area Under Surveillance" motif (known as the 'Tesco Trash' series). Hand-signed, numbered, and includes full London gallery provenance.
This is a highly sought-after, authentic, and scarce screen print by the renowned British urban artist, Dotmasters (Leon). This powerful image is one of the artist's most recognizable satirical works, directly linked to the vibrant street art explosion of the Banksy Cans Festival era in 2008.
Artwork Title: Load of Old Rubbish.
Medium: 5 - Colour Silk Screen Print.
Paper: Lambeth Paper
Sheet Size: 76 cm x 56 cm (Approx. 29.9 x 22.0 inches)
Year: Circa 2008
Edition: Limited Edition of 150
Authentication: Hand-signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. Includes the raised blind stamped embossed with the artist's studio official seal.
Provenance: Includes the original London gallery certificate of authenticity (COA).
Condition: Stored flat from new condition is excellant.
Shipping: Sent fully insured and tracked in heavy duty cardboard tube worldwide.