The Radiant Baby is one of Keith Haring's most iconic and beloved images, depicting a baby outlined with lines of light or “rays” emanating from its figure, symbolizing life, energy and purity. For Haring, the Radiant Baby was a symbol of love and hope, a figure that expressed the beginning of life and the potential that every human being has at birth. This simple yet powerful image became a kind of personal signature for Haring and appeared in many of his works, especially the graffiti he did in the New York subways.
The Radiant Baby embodies Haring's signature style: clear shapes, thick lines and intense colors, inspired by street art and a visual language accessible to all. The image of the radiant baby is a universal symbol of innocence and positive energy, elements that Haring wished to share at a time when society faced problems of injustice and discrimination. The image can be understood as a celebration of life and purity, and also as a representation of resilience and hope in the face of challenges.
For Haring, Radiant Baby went beyond art; it represented his commitment to humanity and the well-being of future generations. The figure of the baby was an important symbol in his activism, especially in his fight for the rights and welfare of children and in his work to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS crisis. In this sense, Radiant Baby is not only a visually stunning work, but a symbol of Haring's beliefs and legacy: a message of love, life and resilience that continues to resonate to this day.
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Each sign is made of a neon flex material, consisting of PVC or Silicon piping with LED lights, that is mounted on a recycled acrylic board. These materials allow to create realistic neon signs, with bright lights and intense color, while being more durable, affordable, and sustainable than traditional neon.
Sustainability is taken seriously thanks to its LED lights which consumes 6 times less energy than traditional lights, lasting up to 100,000 hours. These neon is crafted using recycled materials and 100% recycled packaging, including removing all useless plastic.
