Artwork Release: Struan Hopwood's Black on Black Collection
 
We are thrilled to announce the release of a captivating new limited collection from renowned artist Struan Hopwood at Thirteen 05. This a series of original black on black paintings, expertly crafted on canvas and elegantly framed in complementary black.
 
Each piece in this limited series offers a unique visual experience that changes with the light. As you move around the work, different angles and intensities of light reveal subtle textures and depths, evoking a range of emotional responses. Struan’s mastery invites you to engage with each piece personally, creating a dialogue that is both intimate and profound.
 
The black depths of these artworks draw you in, encouraging contemplation and reflection. Struan’s art is rebellious and brash, merging street art, grunge, and manga with an expert illustrator’s touch. He explores ideas repeatedly, often sketching in his diary or on anything handy. His contemporary themes include skulls, stylized animals, tags, and cartoon characters borrowed from pop culture, layered with text and shades of colour. While some pieces lean toward a dystopian feel, others express a newfound optimism.
 
Struan's work sits at the edge of contemporary trends, adapting manga, anime, tattoo, grunge, and street art, making him a keen observer of the rapidly evolving visual landscape. Struan and Emma often collaborate to create unique artworks that blend Posca, acrylic, realism, and street art.