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Dean Zeus Colman

For the past 35 years, London artist Zeus has been drawing inspiration from urban culture to create dynamic, experimental compositions that have re-defined graffiti art. His latest works represent an innovative fusion of graffiti techniques and typography, fine art and sculpture and reflect both his background on the streets and his formal training at Chelsea College of Art. Born Dean Zeus Colman, his middle name naturally became his tag. It could be seen across London throughout the 80s and, still in his teens, Zeus earned the reputation of being a prolific writer. His work caught the attention of many of the influential faces of hip-hop at the time, who commissioned him to create designs for one of the first hip-hop clubs, Spatz, in 1984.

Zeus also had the opportunity to work with the likes of Paul Oakenfold, making backdrops and posters for artists signed to his Def Jam label, including Dougie Fresh and Whizz Kid. When house music took off Zeus also received commissions from the warehouse clubs that sprung up around the capital, such as West World at the Brixton Academy. All these contacts served as an effective catalyst for his career, encouraging him to think beyond the limitations of spray paint and walls. Zeus has worked with numerous community centres throughout London, teaching young offenders graffiti techniques, and helping to establish the art form as an effective, positive outlet for the energies and creativity of teenagers. He was even invited to teach Prince Charles how to spray paint as part of a Princes Trust initiative.

Zeus returned to college and secured a place at Chelsea College of Art to study for a degree in Fine Art, majoring in sculpture. This took his art into three-dimensional form, creating graffiti sculptures out of light wooden sheets. Over the next decade interest in Zeus intensified. He was described as a 3D graffiti pioneer by The Face magazine and his work appeared at a variety of venues throughout the UK, including the Victoria & Albert Museum as part of its StreetStyle exhibition.
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  1. It's All Gravy
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    It's All Gravy
    £250.00
  2. Lick Me
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Lick Me
    £250.00
  3. Be Kind
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Be Kind
    £250.00
  4. Lost in Ibiza
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Lost in Ibiza
    £250.00
  5. Dean Zeus - Lost In Art - courtesy of TAG Fine Arts
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Lost In Art
    £250.00
  6. Sweet Art
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Sweet Art
    £250.00
  7. You Crack Me Up
    Dean Zeus Colman
    You Crack Me Up
    £250.00
  8. Love Me Tinder
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Love Me Tinder
    £500.00
  9. Love Me Tender
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Love Me Tender
    £500.00
  10. LOVE
    Dean Zeus Colman
    LOVE
    £1,000.00
  11. JOY
    Dean Zeus Colman
    JOY
    £750.00
  12. HAPPINESS
    Dean Zeus Colman
    HAPPINESS
    £2,250.00
  13. HOPE
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    HOPE
    £1,000.00
  14. Love with Love Hearts
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Love with Love Hearts
    £3,950.00
  15. Pill Boy
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Pill Boy
    £3,950.00
  16. Dean Zeus - Think - Courtesy of TAG Fine Arts
    Dean Zeus Colman
    Think
    £175.00
  17. Life Is Sweet
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    Life Is Sweet
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  18. Life Is Sweet
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    Life Is Sweet
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  19. Everyone Loves a Smiley Part II
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    Everyone Loves a Smiley Part II
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  20. Home Sweet Home
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    Home Sweet Home
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  21. Rolling Pills
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    Rolling Pills
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  22. Pill Head
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    Pill Head
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