'Love in the Air' by Fake, 2025
Rare, hand-painted Artist's Proof from Fake's special holiday release.
15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 Inches
40 x 40 x 4 Centimeters
Original spray paint/stencil on 100% cotton canvas.
An obvious tribute to Bristol-born street art icon Banksy.
Gallery-wrapped to stretcher boards by the artist.
Hand-Painted Artist's Proof Edition of only 2 (#AP 1/2).
Fake's spray-painted tag on right side.
Spray paint/stencil "THIS IS A FAKE" on reverse.
Hand-signed, numbered and dated by the artist on reverse in black Sharpie marker.
Also includes Fake's "Street Cred" credit card COA with hologram decal.
ABOUT THE ART
FAKE is a contemporary street artist known for his bold, irreverent approach to pop culture and his ability to remix iconic imagery through the lens of urban art. Drawing clear influence from pioneers like Banksy, FAKE blends stencil techniques, graffiti aesthetics, and sharp humor to create works that question originality, authorship, and the commercialization of street art. His pieces often exist in the space between homage and parody, using familiar visual language to engage collectors while simultaneously critiquing the culture that surrounds it.
'Love in the Air' (2025) is a direct and playful tribute to one of Banksy’s most recognizable motifs, reinterpreted through FAKE’s signature style and hand-executed technique. By translating the imagery onto a hand-painted, gallery-wrapped canvas using spray paint and stencil work, FAKE shifts the piece from street intervention to collectible object—retaining the raw energy of graffiti while elevating it into a finished, one-of-a-kind artwork. The result is both a nod to street art history and a commentary on how those once-ephemeral works now live within the gallery and collector market.
Released as part of the artist’s 2025 holiday sale, this Artist Proof edition is limited to just 2 examples, with each piece individually hand-painted and inherently unique. As #1/2, this work represents an exceptionally scarce variant, combining FAKE’s growing collector appeal with the enduring influence of the imagery it references—making it a standout piece for collectors drawn to both contemporary street art and its cultural lineage.