BEHIND – System Eyes
Three cities. Three transit systems. Three emotions.
In System Eyes, artist Behind transforms familiar transit networks into expressive cartoon eyes, turning urban infrastructure into living characters. Each eye carries the identity of a different city while revealing a distinct emotional state.
Amsterdam's eye, built around the iconic GVB network, appears anxious and alert. Rotterdam's RET eye watches cautiously, while Brussels' STIB eye stares back with unmistakable anger and defiance. Together, the three characters create a compelling dialogue about movement, identity, and the emotional pulse hidden within modern city life.
This print is based on a photograph of the original artwork and is not a digital illustration. The original piece was hand-painted and finished using airbrush techniques, combining bold graphic elements, clean lines, and expressive character design into a distinctive urban art aesthetic.
Blending playful imagery with urban symbolism, Behind invites viewers to look beyond the lines of public transport and discover the personalities embedded within the systems that connect our cities. The contrasting expressions create tension, humor, and recognition, making this piece both visually engaging and conceptually intriguing.
Printed in a premium matte finish on A4 paper, System Eyes is a striking addition to any collection of contemporary urban art.
Specifications
Artist: Behind
Title: System Eyes
Format: A4
Finish: Premium matte print
Reproduction of an original hand-painted and airbrushed artwork
Cities featured: Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Brussels
Transit systems: GVB, RET & STIB