KUNSTRASEN 'A Bit of a Self Portrait' (2026) 5-Color Screen Print (#24)

KUNSTRASEN 'A Bit of a Self Portrait' (2026) 5-Color Screen Print (#24)'A Bit of a Self Portrait' by Kunstrasen, 2026 A striking stencil style piece exploring identity, ego, and the illusion of self. 27. 5 x 19. 75 Inches 70 x 50 Centimeters 5 color screen print on 300gsm Somerset fine art paper. Limited Edition of 75 (#24 75) Hand signed by the artist in pencil bottom right. Hand numbered and artist embossed bottom left. Includes Kunstrasen hand signed numbered COA. ABOUT THE ART 'A Bit of a Self Portrait' is a powerful

'A Bit of a Self Portrait' by Kunstrasen, 2026
A striking stencil-style piece exploring identity, ego, and the illusion of self.
27.5 x 19.75 Inches
70 x 50 Centimeters
5-color screen print on 300gsm Somerset fine art paper.
Limited Edition of 75 (#24/75)
Hand-signed by the artist in pencil bottom right.
Hand-numbered and artist-embossed bottom left.
Includes Kunstrasen hand-signed/numbered COA.

ABOUT THE ART

'A Bit of a Self Portrait' is a powerful meditation on identity, perception, and the fractured nature of the modern self. Executed in Kunstrasen’s 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.

Known for blending political undertones with psychologically charged imagery, Kunstrasen has become one of the most recognizable anonymous voices in contemporary European street art. Drawing comparisons to Banksy 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. 'A Bit of a Self Portrait' 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.

Produced 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.