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Dead Beat

by HEKStyle

“Some of you may know that 1xRUN (one-time run) is one of the world’s leading publishers of fine art, and a top online destination for original art and print editions, shipping to collectors in over 100 countries around the world.

So it was a privilege to be asked to debut my illustration, “Dead Beat: at times down, never out”.

The piece, featuring the Nike Air Safari silhouette in a precarious situation, explores self-exploration. Obviously, having gone through some turmoil and suffering from burnout and/or defeat, the cold blue colour scheme yields a reluctance to continue.
Laces out and flat on its side but with a breath of smoke softly flowing suggesting there’s fight left yet.

Utilising clean lines and a refined colour palette, but a solid composition makes this illustration pop.” – HEKStyle

HEKStyle is a multidisciplinary artist whose work utilises the aesthetics of his surroundings to explore our relationship with our journeys, which can often be harsh and unforgiving.

Having started from a graffiti background David went in search of work that would satisfy his creativity and sense of craftsmanship.

Self-taught in illustration, sneaker design, mural painting, and more, he now splits his time between creating his pieces as well as working together with businesses and individuals to realise their ideas.

Sneakers are a dominant factor in HEKStyles personal work and aim to symbolise the trek of these aforementioned journeys. Often choosing to isolate his subject which is perceived as though in a hopeless situation, there is always an underlying message of optimism and hope through perseverance.

Edition: 40

Framed: No

Signed: Yes*

Numbered: Yes

Print Size: 16.0 in (w) x  20.0 in (h)

Medium: Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper

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