Artwork Description
Let it Reign Copper Archival Print by Prefab77 Limited Edition on 300gsm Somerset Fine Art Paper Pop Graffiti Street Artist Modern Artwork.
2012 Signed & Numbered Print Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 21.65x29.53 Archival Pigment Fine Art
Prefab77 Let It Reign Copper Archival Print
Let It Reign Copper by Prefab77 is a commanding archival pigment print that merges regal portraiture with the layered visual language of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The composition centers on a poised female figure styled in reference to Queen Elizabeth II, rendered in cool monochrome tones that contrast against a warm copper-infused background. The subject’s composed expression and classic jewelry evoke tradition, continuity, and authority, while the surrounding field of graffiti fragments, stenciled imagery, and collage textures destabilizes the sense of institutional permanence. Printed on 300gsm Somerset fine art paper, the surface supports the richness of the copper tones and deep blacks, reinforcing the work’s tactile and visual intensity.
Monarchy, Subculture, and Visual Disruption
Prefab77 consistently explores the tension between establishment iconography and subcultural resistance, and Let It Reign Copper exemplifies this dynamic with precision. The royal portrait is not presented as a static tribute but as a contested symbol embedded within a dense environment of street-inspired marks, slogans, and graphic interventions. Elements such as layered typography, stencil textures, and fragmented illustrations introduce commentary on authority, media, and public perception. The copper palette adds warmth and depth while also suggesting corrosion and transformation, subtly implying that institutions are shaped by the pressures of time and collective voice. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this work reflects a broader practice of reclaiming official imagery and reframing it through contemporary cultural critique.
Prefab77 Collective Context and Artistic Identity
Prefab77 is a United Kingdom based art collective that remains active and influential within contemporary urban art circles. Emerging from a foundation influenced by punk culture, stencil art, and graphic design, the collective developed a signature approach that combines portraiture with layered collage techniques. Their works often feature cultural icons placed within environments saturated with symbolic references, encouraging viewers to question hierarchy, fame, and constructed narratives. As contributors to Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Prefab77 demonstrate how traditional portrait formats can be transformed into vehicles for commentary without sacrificing technical precision or aesthetic cohesion.
Archival Quality and Limited Edition Appeal
Released in 2012 as a signed and numbered limited edition of 25, Let It Reign Copper represents a highly exclusive offering within Prefab77’s print portfolio. The archival pigment process ensures long-term color stability, while the Somerset fine art paper provides a substantial, museum-quality foundation. The vertical format enhances the regal presence of the subject while allowing the intricate collage details to unfold across the background and lower half of the composition. As a piece of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this print holds particular significance for collectors drawn to works that merge historical symbolism with contemporary rebellion, executed through refined printmaking and limited availability.
