Artwork Description
I'm Sorry, I'm on Fire AP Artist Proof 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Letterpress Print on Fine Art Paper by Dan Christofferson- Beeteeth Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist.
AP Artist Print 2011 Signed & Marked AP Artwork Size 6x10 Letterpress Print Fine Art.
I'm Sorry, I'm on Fire by Dan Christofferson: Emotional Symbolism in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
I'm Sorry, I'm on Fire is a 2011 artist proof letterpress print by Dan Christofferson, widely known by his artist name Beeteeth. This rare 6 x 10 inch hand-pulled work exemplifies Christofferson’s approach to narrative symbolism through graphic minimalism and emotionally charged iconography. Printed in two colors, a muted coral red and deep maroon, the piece captures a burning moment of self-awareness and collapse, rendered through the haunting figure of a woman mid-transformation. With smoke rising from her lips and plumes of fire erupting from her head, the image rests between introspective grief and mythological catharsis. The AP marking and signature affirm its status as a one-of-a-kind proof from the edition, enhancing its rarity among collectors of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork.
Symbolism Through Human Form and Mythic Fire
The visual narrative unfolds with a bare female figure whose elongated neck and stylized hands echo religious iconography, while the turbulent plumes of smoke and flame emerging from her skull evoke chaos, pain, and psychic overload. Christofferson’s use of thick, clean outlines and selective crosshatching pulls from traditional comic aesthetics while amplifying the surreal quality of the scene. Her gaze is unwavering, defiant, and exhausted, suggesting an emotional combustion that is more internal than external. The print compresses human vulnerability and divine spectacle into a concise composition that maintains tension and stillness simultaneously. It is not a literal fire but an existential flare, making the title feel like a quiet scream.
Mastery of Letterpress Technique and Limited Color
Dan Christofferson’s work often fuses historical printing methods with contemporary design principles. This letterpress print emphasizes texture and depth in ways that digital work cannot replicate. The slight embossment of ink against thick fine art paper gives the artwork a tactile weight that enhances the themes of physicality and damage. The use of only two ink colors forces a visual economy that sharpens the contrast and pulls the eye toward the core gesture of flame, smoke, and flesh. This minimal palette creates maximum emotional resonance, mirroring the internal friction represented in the subject. As an artist proof, it showcases Christofferson’s hands-on control during the printing process, reinforcing the personal imprint left on each piece.
Dan Christofferson’s Emotional Lexicon in Street Pop Art
As Beeteeth, Dan Christofferson has developed a visual language rooted in sacred iconography, regional mysticism, and a clear emotional current. Based in Salt Lake City, his works often explore myth, ritual, and personal trial using contemporary symbolism and design precision. I'm Sorry, I'm on Fire stands apart as one of his most intimate illustrations, transcending literal storytelling to present a visceral metaphor for burnout, identity, and unresolved internal conflict. Its scale may be modest, but the emotional breadth and graphic boldness make it a significant artifact in the ongoing evolution of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. This print exists as a small yet powerful meditation on transformation, despair, and resilience.
