*APC ART is pleased to present “Socrates Philosophies” (Silver Variant), an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after work by internationally celebrated contemporary artist Mark Drew.*

*Executed and published by the artist in 2021, this work is a hand-pulled silkscreen print in colors on wove, dimpled cream stock fine art paper. The work is hand signed by Mark Drew in graphite pencil, lower right margin, and hand numbered from the limited edition of only 50 works, lower left.*

*Measuring approximately 29.8 × 41.9 cm (11.7 × 16.5 inches), this is an exceptionally desirable example of Drew’s work — showcasing the precise visual language and cultural fusion that has made him one of the most beloved artists working in the ultra contemporary genre today.*

*Mark Drew has become internationally renowned for his iconic juxtaposition of timeless hip-hop lyrics with imagery derived from Charles Schulz’s legendary “Peanuts” universe. What initially appeared playful or nostalgic quickly evolved into a culturally important body of work that resonates deeply across generations of collectors.*

*Drew’s works brilliantly merge two universally beloved cultural languages — golden era hip-hop and classic Americana cartoon imagery — creating pieces that feel simultaneously humorous, emotional, nostalgic, intellectual, and deeply contemporary.*

*Few artists working today have cultivated the type of loyal and passionate collector base Mark Drew enjoys. Collectors of his works are intensely dedicated, often holding onto pieces for years, resulting in many editions becoming almost impossible to acquire on the secondary market.*

*In addition to his artistic practice, Drew is also the proprietor of the legendary China Heights Gallery in Sydney, Australia — one of the most culturally influential independent galleries in the contemporary and street art landscape. China Heights has helped launch and support countless internationally recognized artists and remains deeply respected within the global art community.*

*“Socrates Philosophies” is an absolutely iconic example of Drew’s signature stylistic motif. The work references the legendary Wu-Tang Clan lyric from the song “Triumph” — “Socrates’ philosophies and hypotheses” — while incorporating the instantly recognizable imagery of Snoopy. As with Drew’s best works, the humor and nostalgia of the imagery are balanced by the cultural weight and timelessness of the lyric itself.*

*This is the ultra rare silver variant — one of Drew’s smallest editions ever produced, with only 50 examples published. Drew’s smaller variants and specialty editions are often the first works collectors permanently hold onto, making them exceptionally difficult to source on the secondary market.*

*As with all of Drew’s works, the print quality is exceptional. The rich hand-pulled silkscreen layering combined with the subtle texture of the dimpled cream stock gives the work incredible warmth, depth, and physical presence.*

*This is a truly special work by one of the defining artists of the ultra contemporary movement.*

*Examples from this edition are rarely seen publicly available, particularly in such excellent condition.*

*The work has been kept to archival standard and remains in excellent condition.*

*The work is in hand and will ship immediately from Atlanta, Georgia.*

*APC ART is pleased to offer museum-quality archival framing options for collectors wishing to have the work professionally framed prior to shipment.*

*An exceptionally rare and iconic Mark Drew work that would serve as a centerpiece addition to any serious contemporary, street art, or hip-hop related collection.*

*Proudly and exclusively offered by APC ART.*

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Provenance
Included with the work is a hand written “Thank you”
Note sent from the artist as well as a COA from APC ART (with the gallery’s blind stamp), guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. 

Condition
The work is mint. We have stored the work flat, to archival standard since receiving the work direct from the artist’s studio in 2021.