Artwork Description
Mr A PP Printers Proof Silkscreen Print by Mr André Saraiva Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Screenprint Artwork.
PP Printers Proof 2020 Signed & Marked PP Limited Edition Artwork Size 12x28 Silkscreen Print
Mr A PP Printer’s Proof by Mr André Saraiva – Character Romance in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Mr A PP is a 2020 hand-pulled silkscreen print by French-Portuguese street artist Mr André Saraiva, executed on fine art paper in a 12 x 28 inch vertical format. This artwork is a signed and marked printer’s proof from a limited edition run, highlighting the precision and individuality of the printmaking process. Featuring the artist’s iconic alter ego Mr A, the piece captures the spirit of joyful rebellion, romantic mischief, and timeless graffiti personality that defines Saraiva’s legacy in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Mr A stands tall and thin, his wide grin and crossed eyes drawn in confident black linework over a vivid electric blue spray-painted background. Surrounding him are playful symbols—hearts, curls, and floating marks—that turn the figure into a charismatic emblem of love, irony, and freedom.
Mr A as Urban Icon and Emotional Blueprint
The Mr A character, with his top hat, single winking eye, and perpetual grin, has appeared on walls, alleyways, rooftops, and galleries across the world since the late 1980s. In this print, Saraiva renders him in a simplified yet expressive pose—his elongated limbs, floating presence, and casual posture reflect both elegance and absurdity. The XO on his face references affection and irreverence in equal measure. This version of Mr A floats effortlessly in a sea of blue mist, his whimsical form flanked by hand-drawn hearts and abstract doodles. The character becomes a visual haiku: minimal, coded, and expressive. Within the framework of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Mr A functions as both a personal avatar and universal symbol, able to express charm, distance, and attitude through just a few lines and gestures.
Spray and Screen Technique on Fine Art Paper
This silkscreen print is more than a reproduction—it is a hand-crafted object that blends printing precision with graffiti spontaneity. The base features layered spray patterns in rich turquoise and teal tones, with paint clouds and speckled bursts giving the background depth and kinetic energy. Over this energetic ground, the silkscreened Mr A is printed in sharp black ink, maintaining the loose vitality of Saraiva’s original line drawings. The print’s verticality enhances the figure’s lightness, as though he is levitating between the layers of paint. The fine art paper captures every stroke and edge without gloss, retaining the street-born roughness while offering the durability and clarity expected from contemporary fine editions.
Mr André Saraiva and the Line Between Romance and Rebellion
Mr André Saraiva’s work operates where elegance meets graffiti, where flirtation meets permanence. Mr A PP distills this ethos into a single figure—his arms stretched, his presence untouchable, and his smile disarming. The artwork is not about volume or noise, but about character. Mr A exists as a romantic ambassador of urban expression, appearing as both a trace of the artist and a public invitation to feel lighter. In the language of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this print is a perfect artifact: expressive, minimal, confident, and instantly iconic. Through Mr A, Saraiva writes a love letter to cities, to spontaneity, and to the enduring power of a simple line to carry deep meaning.
