StreetArtNews and JUSTKIDS are proud to present “Hammer Time”, a brand new limited edition screen-print by Bicicleta Sem Freio created in order to support the good lads from non-profit association PangeaSeed.PangeaSeed’s mission is to contribute to the protection of sharks, our oceans and marine life by undertaking actions that encourage environmental activism and sustainable consumption choices.
Through volunteer activism, research and the various mediums of art, music film and photography, PangeaSeed aims to create a sea change within the global community and develop an understanding of the need to preserve and protect the world’s oceans.Following their recent international large-scale public artworks across Europe and America in major cities likes London, Berlin, Miami, Las Vegas or Los Angeles (where they painted the largest building ever in DownTown), Bicicleta Sem Freio aka Douglas de Castro and Renato Perreira are now recognized worldwide for their expressive line work and warm, vibrant color schemes.
Their signature style, which draws references from their roots in music, Brazilian culture, their love for 80s and pop culture iconography, have been emerging on large-scale public installations all over the world, including recently on a mythical Oscar Nemeyer building in Brazil. For PangeaSeed’s second annual summer session of the groundbreaking street art project, Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans, Bicicleta Sem Freio will join the supporting roster of over 25 internationally renowned contemporary artists all coming together to paint public murals in the island oasis of Cozumel, Mexico July 17-26 helping to inspire, educate and raise awareness within coastal communities regarding pressing ocean environmental issues such as overfishing, plastic & pollution, rising sea levels and habitat / species loss. “Hammer Time ” is an edition of 40, eight-layer screenprint on Hanhnemuhle 350gr paper, it measures 50 x 70 cm and comes signed and numbered by the Brazilian artist.All proceeds raised from purchases of this print will go directly towards supporting PangeaSeed’s efforts to help save sharks and other marine species in peril. From the artist to the collector, everyone can feel that they are able to impact on the situation. For more information on how you can help save our seas, please visit PangeaSeed.org.“Hammer Time” will be available exclusively in our store right HERE on Thursday, June 18th at 5PM UK for £120 each.
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