Description
English Rose Metallic Gold Archival Print by Prefab77 Limited Edition on 300gsm Somerset Fine Art Paper Pop Graffiti Street Artist Modern Artwork.
2021 Signed & Numbered Print Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 22x29.92 Archival Pigment Fine Art
Prefab77 English Rose Metallic Gold Archival Print
English Rose Metallic Gold by Prefab77 is a richly layered archival pigment print that exemplifies the refined complexity associated with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The composition centers on a poised female figure rendered in a classical portrait style, surrounded by a dynamic collision of pattern, typography, florals, and symbolic fragments. Metallic gold accents intensify the visual field, elevating the work beyond flat graphic reproduction and reinforcing its sense of opulence and confrontation. Printed on 300gsm Somerset fine art paper, the surface quality enhances both the depth of color and the precision of detail, underscoring the collective’s commitment to craftsmanship alongside conceptual intensity.
Iconography, Rebellion, and Cultural Identity
Prefab77 frequently merges romantic imagery with undertones of defiance, and English Rose Metallic Gold embodies that tension with clarity. The central figure evokes traditional portraiture, suggesting heritage, beauty, and refinement, yet she is enveloped by sharp graphic elements, coded references, and layered motifs that disrupt any sense of passive elegance. Anarchic symbols, fragmented text, and bold color interventions challenge conventional readings of femininity and national identity. The rose itself operates as a layered emblem, referencing British cultural symbolism while also suggesting resilience and resistance. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this duality reflects the movement’s broader practice of reclaiming historic visual language and reframing it through contemporary critique.
Prefab77 Collective and Artistic Approach
Prefab77 is an active art collective based in the United Kingdom known for blending stencil techniques, hand-finished elements, and digital layering into cohesive compositions. Emerging from a background influenced by punk culture, street aesthetics, and graphic design, the collective has built a reputation for transforming political undertones and emotional intensity into visually striking limited editions. Their work consistently balances ornamentation with confrontation, merging beauty with agitation in a way that feels deliberate rather than decorative. As contributors to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Prefab77 demonstrate how studio-based production can maintain the urgency and authenticity associated with street practice.
Material Quality and Limited Edition Significance
This 2021 release is produced as a signed and numbered limited edition of 20, making it one of the more exclusive examples within Prefab77’s print catalog. The archival pigment process ensures longevity and color stability, while the metallic gold detailing adds a dimensional quality that interacts with light and environment. The 22x29.92 format provides ample space for the intricate layering to unfold without visual congestion, allowing viewers to appreciate the interplay between figure and background. As a work of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, English Rose Metallic Gold appeals to collectors who value bold visual storytelling, cultural symbolism, and technically sophisticated print production executed in limited quantity.
