Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Pop Tart (Yellow)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Pop Tart (Yellow)" is a 2007 Black Rat Press screenprint in a signed edition of 125, with 20 additional artist's proofs. A seven-colour print on 410gsm Somerset Satin White, its 58 x 58 cm image sits within a 74 x 76 cm sheet. The subject fuses pin-up glamour with D*Face's signature comic-book decay.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Description : Signed edition of 125. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The seven-colour build is technically ambitious, showing D*Face pushing screenprinting toward rich, layered colour rather than flat graphics. "Pop Tart" epitomises his collision of Pop Art seduction and grotesque undertone, a hallmark of his portrait work. The heavyweight Somerset stock signals a deluxe production intended to endure.
Collector Perspective
With 125 in the edition plus 20 APs, availability is moderate, and the seven-colour registration means print quality varies, so crisp, well-aligned colour is worth seeking. The generous white margins around the 58 x 58 cm image are vulnerable to soiling and should be checked. Numbered impressions and clean Somerset stock hold appeal.
Historical Context
D*Face's "Pop Tart" imagery draws on Lichtenstein-style comic panels and mid-century pin-up advertising, subverted with rot and menace. Black Rat Press produced several of his most technically involved editions in this era. The yellow colourway is one variant within his broader practice of releasing works in multiple palettes.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2007
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 74 x 76 cm; Medium : 7 Colour Screenprint on 410gsm Somerset Satin White paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Description : Signed edition of 125.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats D*Face's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2007 and attributes the edition to Black Rat Press.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Black Rat Press. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- D*Face — official site — D*Face studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- D*Face — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- D*Face (Q5203218) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How many colours were used?
It is a seven-colour screenprint on 410gsm Somerset Satin White paper.
Are there artist's proofs?
Yes, the signed edition of 125 is supplemented by 20 artist's proofs.
What is the image size?
The image measures 58 x 58 cm within a 74 x 76 cm sheet.
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