The artwork “Resist,” created by the artist Blek le Rat in 2004, exemplifies the stencil medium within the street art movement. It is a figurative piece that conveys a strong visual message through its distinct style and technique.
The artwork depicts a dynamic figure standing against a background of vertical white slats. The figure, rendered in black stencil, appears to be in motion, with arms raised and seemingly engaged in an act of defiance. The use of stark black and white contrasts accentuates the figure’s form and heightens the sense of movement and urgency. On the reverse side, another stenciled image, more obscure, can be seen through the frame’s wooden supports. This duality in presentation reflects Blek le Rat’s characteristic approach to street art, blending powerful imagery with underlying layers of meaning.
