Description
Riot Heart II 2 Archival Print by Prefab77 Limited Edition on 350gsm Somerset Fine Art Paper Pop Graffiti Street Artist Modern Artwork.
2019 Signed & Numbered Print Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 25.98x25.98 Archival Pigment Fine Art
Prefab77 Riot Heart II Archival Print
Riot Heart II by Prefab77 is a meticulously composed archival pigment print that embodies the layered energy associated with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The composition forms a large heart constructed from hundreds of small silhouetted figures rendered in vivid color. Each figure appears engaged in acts of movement, protest, confrontation, celebration, or solidarity, creating a dense visual field that reads simultaneously as chaos and unity. Printed on 350gsm Somerset fine art paper, the work emphasizes both material quality and conceptual depth. The heart shape provides an immediately recognizable symbol of emotion and humanity, while the individual figures introduce tension, conflict, and social commentary within that form.
Symbolism, Protest, and Collective Identity
Prefab77 has consistently explored themes of rebellion, love, conflict, and cultural resistance. In Riot Heart II, these themes are distilled into a structured composition that merges romance with unrest. The heart is traditionally associated with affection and vulnerability, yet here it is constructed from silhouettes that suggest demonstrations, clashes, gestures of defiance, and moments of unity. This duality reflects the complex emotional landscape of contemporary society, where passion and protest often coexist. The varied colors scattered throughout the heart amplify the sense of diversity within collective action, reinforcing the idea that movements are composed of individuals with distinct identities. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this work functions as both a visual manifesto and a commentary on how emotion fuels public expression.
Prefab77 Background and Artistic Development
Prefab77 is a contemporary art collective formed in the United Kingdom. The group remains active and continues to produce work that merges graphic design, stencil traditions, punk aesthetics, and fine art techniques. Their practice emerged from street culture and evolved into studio-based production while maintaining a strong connection to themes of resistance and subcultural identity. Prefab77 is known for integrating bold typography, iconography, and emotionally charged imagery into compositions that balance immediacy with careful structure. Their contribution to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork lies in their ability to transform raw urban sentiment into refined print editions without diminishing the urgency embedded in their subject matter.
Archival Print Quality and Collector Context
Riot Heart II is produced as a limited edition archival pigment print of 50, underscoring its exclusivity and fine art positioning. The use of Somerset paper enhances texture and durability, ensuring color stability and longevity appropriate for serious collections. The nearly square format allows the heart motif to dominate the composition while maintaining balanced margins that frame the imagery with subtle decorative patterning. As a work of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this piece demonstrates how protest imagery can be recontextualized into collectible form while preserving its conceptual intensity. It appeals to collectors who value socially conscious themes, strong graphic composition, and technically refined production methods rooted in contemporary urban art practices.
