Artwork Description
You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore Frankenstein Silkscreen Print by Epyon5 Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Screenprint Artwork.
2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 58 Artwork Size 16x24 Silkscreen Print Metallic Ink
You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore Frankenstein Silkscreen Print by Epyon5
You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore is a 2016 limited edition silkscreen print by Epyon5, a contemporary artist known for blending horror icons with the bold aesthetics of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. This hand-pulled screenprint, measuring 16x24 inches, was produced in a signed and numbered edition of 58. Featuring a striking portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster, the print incorporates a regal yet haunting composition, layered textures, and metallic ink to create an unforgettable piece. The mix of gothic and street-inspired elements makes this artwork a perfect example of how classic film imagery continues to thrive in modern urban art.
Symbolism and Visual Aesthetics
This piece presents Frankenstein’s monster in a powerful yet melancholic pose, bathed in deep blue tones that contrast against the warm reds and metallic golds in the background. His solemn expression, with closed eyes and a sense of resignation, evokes themes of loneliness and misunderstood existence. The circular framing around his head mimics religious iconography, elevating him to an almost saint-like status, a figure condemned yet revered. The title You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore reinforces this theme of abandonment and sorrow, referencing both classic horror’s tragic undertones and the monster’s perpetual search for connection. Beneath his portrait, an anatomical heart is encased in a heraldic crest, surrounded by floral motifs, suggesting that beneath his terrifying exterior lies a being capable of emotion and longing. The roses at the bottom corners add to this mournful symbolism, representing love lost, decay, and the fragility of life itself.
Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Influence
Epyon5’s work is rooted in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, and this print reflects his signature fusion of traditional horror imagery with urban aesthetics. The layered textures, distressed backgrounds, and stencil-like application of color mirror the visual language of street murals and wheatpaste posters. The use of halftone shading and bold contrast gives the piece a hand-painted, weathered look, reminiscent of posters found peeling on city walls. The incorporation of metallic ink enhances the urban pop influence, adding depth and dimension while reinforcing the idea of Frankenstein’s monster as a mythic figure in both film and art history. The structured symmetry and sharp-edged filigree details give the composition an almost propaganda-like feel, reflecting the influence of vintage political posters, yet repurposed in a way that speaks to contemporary street culture.
Collectibility and Cultural Impact
As a signed and numbered edition of 58, this silkscreen print is a highly sought-after piece among collectors of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork and fans of classic horror cinema. The handcrafted nature of the silkscreen process ensures that each print carries slight variations, adding to its uniqueness and authenticity. Frankenstein’s monster has remained a recurring figure in pop culture, symbolizing themes of alienation, the dangers of scientific ambition, and the search for belonging. Epyon5’s interpretation captures these ideas through the visual vocabulary of street art, transforming a cinematic legend into a statement piece that resonates beyond the horror genre. The continued fusion of classic film iconography with urban-inspired printmaking reinforces the enduring power of Frankenstein’s monster as a cultural figure, proving that even in modern art, he remains both feared and mourned.