Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Zombie Ziggy
Summary
Produced in 2012, Zombie Ziggy reworks Masayoshi Sukita's 1973 photograph of David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust guise. D*Face overlays screen print and spray paint onto a C-Type photographic print on aluminium, marrying documentary source material with his signature decaying pop grotesque. Issued through Stolen Space in a tight edition of ten at 32 x 25 inches.
Why It Matters
This piece sits at an unusual intersection: an authorised collaboration with a legendary rock photographer applied to one of music's most iconic images. The 2012 timing coincides with the year Bowie's persona was originally retired, deepening the conceptual layer. Working directly over an original Sukita photograph, rather than a reproduction, gives the edition rare pedigree within D*Face's output.
Collector Perspective
An edition of ten places this among the scarcest D*Face works of its era. The mixed-media construction, hand-applied paint over a photographic aluminium base, means each of the ten differs, appealing to collectors who prize uniqueness. Cross-market appeal spans street-art buyers and Bowie memorabilia collectors, a dual audience that few urban-art pieces command.
Historical Context
Sukita photographed Bowie repeatedly from 1972 onward, including the Heroes album cover. By reanimating a 1973 Ziggy image the year Bowie killed off the character before reappearing as Aladdin Sane, D*Face folds his zombie iconography into the character's mythic death and rebirth. The collaboration situates his practice within a broader pop-culture lineage.
FAQ
Is this an official collaboration?
Yes. D*Face states he was asked by photographer Masayoshi Sukita to rework Sukita's 1973 Bowie photograph, making it an authorised reworking of the original image.
What is the base material?
A C-Type photographic print mounted on aluminium, with screen print and spray paint applied over the top by the artist.
How large is the edition?
The edition is limited to ten, one of the smallest print editions in D*Face's catalogue.
Why the Ziggy Stardust subject?
The image dates to 1973, the year Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust and emerged as Aladdin Sane, a death-and-rebirth arc that dovetails with D*Face's zombie motifs.
About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (born 1978, London), a British street artist and a leading figure in the UK urban-contemporary scene. Drawing on comic books, pop art, skate graphics, and consumer iconography, he developed a signature cast of characters — winged "D*Dog" motifs, skull-faced pin-ups, and subverted Americana — rendered in bold, Lichtenstein-indebted lines. From stickers and street work in the early 2000s, he built a substantial studio practice of paintings, sculpture, and signed prints, founded the StolenSpace Gallery in London, and has collaborated widely across music and fashion.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Which D*Face works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints — especially hand-finished and low-edition works — are the collectible core, prized for bold pop imagery. Look for clean condition and the artist's signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a D*Face piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, hand-embellishment, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape value. Low-numbered, hand-finished, and larger works command the strongest premiums.