- Peter (Prefab77) Manning
- Never Half Hearted Gold Edition, 2022
- Screen Print
- 20 x 29.5 in (50.8 x 74.93 cm)
- Signature: Signed and numbered in ink at bottom edge. Embossed with artist and printer marks.
- Inv: x04222025.1
"Never Half Hearted Gold Edition" is not just a display of technical prowess; it is laden with cultural commentary, a hallmark of Prefab77's approach to art. The piece's title suggests a commitment and passion theme, resonating with the group's ethos of pouring wholehearted dedication into their craft. The artwork's profile, adorned with an elaborate headdress, may invoke thoughts on identity, status, and the adornments we use to present ourselves to the world. The collective's street art background is evident in the choice of bold, dramatic imagery and the urban feel of the graphics that are layered within the headdress. It reflects the group's engagement with street art's vibrant and often chaotic energy. Yet, the piece remains anchored in a pop art tradition with its clear, striking lines and the use of iconic imagery. The interplay of graffiti art techniques with the polished finish of screen printing blurs the lines between high art and urban expression. This piece by Prefab77 embodies the concept of Street Pop Art and graffiti Artwork, where the rebelliousness of street art and the calculated aesthetics of pop art coalesce. In doing so, it challenges viewers to reconsider the boundaries and intersections of art forms.
- Subject Matter: portrait
- Current Location: Art Center
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