'1928' by Wizard Skull, 2024
A playful explosion of nostalgia and chaos featuring the beloved Mickey Mouse.
30 x 22 Inches
76 x 56 Centimeters
7-color screen print on thick, 160lb Mohawk Superfine Ultra White fine art paper with hand-deckled edges.
Limited Edition of only 30 (#3/30)
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.
ABOUT THE ART
In this vibrant and chaotic composition, Wizard Skull reimagines one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture history through a layered, almost kaleidoscopic lens. Multiple iterations of the iconic figure collide and overlap, creating a dense, energetic mass of expressions and gestures that feel both playful and slightly overwhelming. The title '1928' is a direct nod to the year Mickey Mouse first debuted, grounding the work in its historical origin while contrasting it with the contemporary, hyper-saturated visual treatment.
Wizard Skull is known for his bold, graphic style and irreverent approach to cultural icons, often blending humor, subversion, and sharp commentary on consumerism. By appropriating familiar characters and recontextualizing them in unexpected ways, he challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with the imagery that has shaped generations. His work draws from street art, pop art, and cartoon aesthetics, resulting in pieces that are immediately eye-catching yet layered with meaning.
With this print, Wizard Skull continues his exploration of repetition and identity, using multiplicity to emphasize both the enduring power and the overexposure of iconic imagery. The reference to '1928' serves as a reminder of the character’s origins, while the chaotic duplication reflects its evolution into a global cultural symbol—both timeless and endlessly reproduced in modern media.