{"product_id":"kunstrasen-a-bit-of-a-self-portrait-2026-5-color-screen-print-24","title":"KUNSTRASEN 'A Bit of a Self Portrait' (2026) 5-Color Screen Print (#24)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A Bit of a Self Portrait'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kunstrasen, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking stencil-style piece exploring identity, ego, and the illusion of self.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e27.5 x 19.75 Inches\u003cbr\u003e70 x 50 Centimeters\u003cbr\u003e5-color screen print on 300gsm Somerset fine art paper.\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition of 75 (#24\/75)\u003cbr\u003eHand-signed by the artist in pencil bottom right.\u003cbr\u003eHand-numbered and artist-embossed bottom left.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes Kunstrasen hand-signed\/numbered COA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE ART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A Bit of a Self Portrait'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful meditation on identity, perception, and the fractured nature of the modern self. Executed in \u003cstrong\u003eKunstrasen’s\u003c\/strong\u003e signature stencil-driven aesthetic, the composition presents a solitary figure whose head dissolves into a swarm of black birds — an arresting visual metaphor for thoughts escaping, identities shifting, or the internal chaos hidden beneath outward calm. In contrast, the delicate gilded birdcage suspending a second portrait-like face introduces themes of confinement and ego, suggesting the version of ourselves we attempt to preserve, protect, or imprison. The stark monochromatic palette heightens the emotional tension of the piece, while the subtle gold detailing creates a refined focal point that rewards close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eKnown for blending political undertones with psychologically charged imagery, \u003cstrong\u003eKunstrasen has become one of the most recognizable anonymous voices in contemporary European street art\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drawing comparisons to \u003cstrong\u003eBanksy\u003c\/strong\u003e and other socially conscious stencil artists, his works often combine minimalist execution with layered symbolic meaning, encouraging viewers to confront ideas surrounding control, identity, surveillance, and personal freedom. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A Bit of a Self Portrait'\u003c\/em\u003e continues that tradition through a deeply introspective composition that feels both personal and universally relatable — a rare balance that gives the work lasting resonance beyond its immediate visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1865\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProduced as a meticulous 5-color screen print on heavyweight 300gsm Somerset fine art paper, this 2026 edition showcases the crisp edge definition and tonal layering that define high-quality stencil-based printmaking. Hand-signed, numbered, and artist-embossed in an edition of only 75, the piece stands as an exceptionally limited release from one of the street art world’s more elusive contemporary figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signari Gallery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42819584491614,"sku":"152396","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5408\/4976\/files\/Kunstrasen-BitSelfPortrait_24_-1.jpg?v=1780016412","url":"https:\/\/signarigallery.com\/products\/kunstrasen-a-bit-of-a-self-portrait-2026-5-color-screen-print-24","provider":"Signari Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}