Signs - "Istanbul" Original

Signs – Istanbul – Original Spray Stencil & Mixed Media Artwork

A spectacular one-off original by Bristol artist Signs, capturing the architecture, colour and energy of Istanbul through his distinctive combination of stencil work and expressive mixed media.

Istanbul brings the city’s domes, minarets and historic skyline together in a richly layered composition. Deep blues and turquoise sit alongside flashes of pink, orange and yellow, while the black architectural forms create a dramatic contrast across the piece.

Created using spray paint, hand-cut stencil techniques and mixed media, the artwork balances intricate architectural detail with loose, spontaneous mark-making. The result sits somewhere between a traditional cityscape and contemporary street art, capturing the atmosphere of Istanbul rather than simply reproducing the view.

At 59 × 62 cm, this is a substantial original with real wall presence. It is supplied unframed, giving the new owner the flexibility to choose a frame that perfectly suits their space.

This is a unique, one-off original. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Artwork Details

Artist: Signs
Title: Istanbul
Medium: Spray paint, hand-cut stencil & mixed media on art card
Size: 59 × 62 cm
Edition: Unique 1/1 original
Presentation: Unframed

About Signs

Signs is a Bristol-based artist whose work draws heavily on architecture, street culture and the urban environment. Using spray paint, hand-cut stencils and expressive mixed-media techniques, Signs creates distinctive contemporary pieces that move between recognisable city scenes and abstraction.

His work explores cities both at home and internationally, transforming familiar architecture through layers of colour, texture and energetic mark-making. Rather than simply documenting a location, Signs captures its movement, atmosphere and visual identity through the language of contemporary urban art.

Istanbul is a particularly strong example, bringing together one of the world's most distinctive skylines with Signs' raw and colourful approach.

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