Payton and Kemp

About the Art

Artist Mark Sgarbossa captures the ‘90s SuperSonics dynamic duo of Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton in this screen-print-style art piece. Available in limited edition fine art prints and stretched canvases. 

RareInk Says

With all respects to the fictional Emerald City from “The Wizard of Oz,” the real-life one has had unforgettable characters of its own. The Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion each had their unique characteristics, but could they play lock-down defense or sky over defenders en route to the rack? Probably not. That’s why “The Glove” and “Reign Man” dominated the Seattle scene during their heyday. Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp rank as two of the most gifted and admired stars to ever suit up for the SuperSonics. The nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team point guard was as feisty as they come, able to get in the back pocket, not to mention the mind, of a foe and harass him to no end. Those who dared stand in between Kemp and the rack risked being on the wrong end of a monster dunk. He took no prisoners after takeoff.

About the Artist

San Diego based artist Mark Sgarbossa’s work spans a broad range of styles, which allows him to move seamlessly between projects from designing skateboards for Tony Hawk to gig posters for De La Soul, to tour merchandise for Ted Nugent.  An accomplished rock poster artist, Sgarbossa’s work has featured such acts as Helmet, Franz Ferdinand, Avenged Sevenfold, and the late Johnny Cash.  

Fine Art Prints on Paper

• Offered in 18x24” and 24x30” sizes, limited to 250 and 100 pieces respectively
• Archival quality inks on 310 gram 100% cotton rag fine art paper
• Hand-numbered in pencil, hand-embossed RareInk logo
• RareInk and NBA labels on back of print to ensure authenticity
• Packaged in RareInk branded gift tube, shipped in RareInk outer box

Stretched Canvases

• Offered in 18x24” and 24x30” sizes, limited to 250 and 100 pieces respectively
• Archival quality inks on heavyweight archival canvas
• Hand-stretched gallery wrap over 1 ½-inch-deep wooden frame
• Hand-numbered in pen on back of canvas
• RareInk and NBA labels on back of canvas
• Ready for your wall with pre-mounted with hanging wire

Custom Framing

• 2-inch modern black composite molding made of 100% recycled material
• 2-inch acid-free white matting with 1/8^th inch acrylic with UV protection to prevent artwork fading
• Black dustcover with pre-mounted hanging wire, ready for your wall

Shipping

• Prints and canvases ship within 3 to 5 business days
• Please allow additional 5 days for custom framing