artist at work

The initial inspiration for the wrk-of-art collection, this Artist at Work concept playfully reimagines the visual language of construction and caution signage into a refined world of decorative design. It began here, with a series of tangible experiments—sculptures, collages, and illustrations working the exact same “Artist at Work” idea across different media. That focused iteration became a bridge to the larger collection, where a clear visual language emerged: creative mischief rendered through the softness of neon pastels.

Mixed media sign sculpture by Pops K. Ümlang with pastel panels and bright white raised text reading “Artist at Work” and “Artist at Rest,” reimagining construction signage.
Chipboard offcut from Pops K. Ümlang’s “Artist at Work” sculpture, showing the negative space left after the dimensional letters were cut.
Conceptual blueprint by Pops K. Ümlang in taffy pink, outlining the “Artist at Work / Artist at Rest” sign sculpture from the wrk-of-art collection.
Scalloped diamond signage study by Pops K. Ümlang, featuring fine dotted linework on soft white paper. A deconstructed “Artist at Work” concept exploring the gentler side of caution and design craft within the wrk-of-art collection.
Product design sketch by Pops K. Ümlang reimagining the “Artist at Work” construction sign as a decorative hanging ornament with a beaded strand, and tassel detail.
Animated sequence by Pops K. Ümlang showing a pastel “Artist at Work/Rest” sign forming from layered paint and linework, part of the wrk-of-art collection.
Mixed media collage by Pops K. Ümlang featuring a vintage cliff landscape with illustrated pastel road signs reading “Artist at Work” and “Approach with Caution (or cookies).”
Pink arrow collage by Pops K. Ümlang with white floral linework, reimagining directional traffic signage as a soft decorative motif.
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