{"product_id":"fake-love-hurts-2018-rare-artist-proof-screen-print","title":"FAKE 'Love Hurts' (2018) RARE Artist Proof Screen Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Love Hurts'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Fake, 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Rare, early Artist Proof edition of one of the artist's most popular works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink variant.\u003cbr\u003e27.5 x 19.7 Inches\u003cbr\u003e70 x 50 Centimeters\u003cbr\u003e2-color screen print on 350gsm Fabriano fine art paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquired directly from the artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition of only 30 (#AP\/30) \u003cbr\u003eHand-signed and dated by the artist in white ink bottom right.\u003cbr\u003eHand-numbered with Graffiti Prints' blindstamp seal bottom left.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Fake's, titled, dated and edition'd \u003cem\u003e\"Street Cred\"\u003c\/em\u003e embossed plastic COA credit card.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE ART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eLove Hurts'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, street artist \u003cstrong\u003eFake\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a striking visual meditation on the duality of love—its beauty and its inherent pain. Rendered in his signature stencil-based style, the composition features two silhouetted children holding hands against a vibrant pink backdrop. At first glance, the scene feels innocent and tender, but closer inspection reveals a deeper tension: the girl clutches a spiked bat behind her back while hearts float above her head, while the boy, seemingly unaware, is surrounded by stars—suggesting disorientation or the aftermath of emotional impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eFake’s work often draws from the visual language of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclassic street art—bold silhouettes, high contrast, and minimal color—but layers it with sharp, contemporary commentary\u003c\/span\u003e. Here, he explores themes of vulnerability, trust, and the contradictions embedded in human relationships. The piece captures that fragile space where affection and harm coexist, making it both playful and unsettling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eThe use of a soft pink gradient intensifies this contrast, evoking romance and innocence while amplifying the darker undertones of the imagery. As with much of \u003cstrong\u003eFake’s\u003c\/strong\u003e work, \u003cem data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eLove Hurts'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e invites viewers to reflect on personal experiences while remaining immediately accessible and visually iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eThis particular example is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eArtist Proof (AP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly sought-after subset of the edition typically reserved for the artist and close collaborators. APs are produced in smaller quantities than the standard edition, adding an additional layer of rarity and collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signari Gallery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42614269018206,"sku":"152288","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5408\/4976\/files\/Fake-LoveHurts_AP-EO_-1.jpg?v=1775171531","url":"https:\/\/signarigallery.com\/en-au\/products\/fake-love-hurts-2018-rare-artist-proof-screen-print","provider":"Signari Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}