'Born to Die: Lana Del Rey's Nightmare' by Pure Evil, 2019
33.5 x 27.5 Inches
85 x 70 Centimeters
38.5 x 32.5 x 1.8 Inches (framed)
Stunning screen print on 330gsm Fedrigoni fine art paper.
Limited Edition of only 100 (#33/100)
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.
*Note: Professionally double-matted and custom framed in UV-plexiglass and white hardwood molding.
ABOUT THE ART
Born to Die: Lana Del Rey's Nightmare (2019) is a striking portrait by British street artist Pure Evil (Charles Uzzell-Edwards), part of his celebrated Nightmare Series featuring iconic figures from music, film, and popular culture. Depicting American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, the composition captures her signature melancholic glamour through bold, minimalist graphics, rich violet tones, and vivid red lips. The artist's unmistakable black tear, streaming from one eye, introduces a darker emotional dimension to the otherwise glamorous portrait.
Pure Evil's Nightmare Series explores the relationship between celebrity, fame, beauty, and tragedy, drawing inspiration from the visual language of Andy Warhol's Pop Art portraits. The recurring tear motif symbolizes the darker realities beneath the polished public images of cultural icons. In this work, the imagery resonates particularly well with Lana Del Rey's cinematic aesthetic and her 2012 breakthrough album Born to Die, whose themes of romance, heartbreak, nostalgia, and melancholy complement the artist's distinctive visual commentary.
Produced in 2019 as a limited-edition screen print on heavyweight 330gsm Fedrigoni fine art paper, this example is hand-signed and numbered #33/100 by Pure Evil. Measuring an impressive 33.5 × 27.5 inches, the artwork is professionally double-matted and custom-framed in white hardwood molding with UV-protective Plexiglas, bringing the overall dimensions to approximately 38.5 × 32.5 inches.
A compelling collectible that bridges contemporary street art, Pop Art, and music culture, this beautifully presented print is ready for display.