*APC ART is pleased to present “The Observer (1)” — an exceptionally rare and visually arresting edition by internationally celebrated British contemporary artist Paul Insect.*

*Widely regarded as one of the most enigmatic and influential figures to emerge from the legendary early 2000’s London street art movement, Paul Insect occupies an incredibly important place within the history of contemporary urban art.*

*Often spoken about alongside artists such as Banksy, KAWS and Invader, Insect’s work possesses an unmistakable visual language entirely his own — combining elements of street culture, graphic design, punk aesthetics, pop art, and deeply emotional portraiture into compositions that feel simultaneously nostalgic, futuristic, playful, and haunting.*

*Banksy himself famously referred to Paul Insect as one of his favorite artists — an endorsement that immediately cemented Insect’s reputation amongst serious collectors worldwide.*

*“The Observer (1)” is an absolutely stunning example of the artist’s celebrated aesthetic and technical mastery.*

*Executed as a breathtaking 12 layer screen print incorporating metallic and pearlised inks on Somerset 410gsm radiant white satin paper, the work possesses extraordinary physical depth, luminosity, and texture.*

*The addition of hand applied gold glitter and high gloss varnish elevates the piece even further — creating a constantly shifting surface that reacts beautifully to changing light throughout the day.*

*The shimmering gold textures and reflective surfaces give the work an almost jewel-like presence in person.*

*At the center of the composition is one of Insect’s unmistakable fragmented portraits — equal parts pop icon, masked figure, comic abstraction, and emotional apparition.*

*The image brilliantly merges halftone dot patterning reminiscent of classic Pop Art with aggressive contemporary mark making and layered graphic intervention.*

*The work feels simultaneously glamorous and decayed, polished yet raw — a balance that has become one of the defining characteristics of Paul Insect’s most important works.*

*Importantly, editions from this period of the artist’s career have become increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly in strong condition and from the smaller edition sizes.*

*Measuring approximately 13” x 13”, the work possesses exceptional versatility while maintaining strong visual impact and presence.*

*The circular composition and radiant gold surface allow the work to function almost as an object or sculptural element on the wall rather than a traditional flat print.*

*The work has been hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist en verso in graphite pencil and is from the highly sought after edition of only 50 examples.*

*Published by Avant Arte in 2020.*

*Collectors continue to aggressively pursue Paul Insect’s most visually dynamic and technically ambitious editions as the artist’s historical importance within the contemporary urban art movement becomes increasingly recognized worldwide.*

*This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the strongest and most visually compelling editions from one of the most respected and elusive artists of his generation.*

*The work is in hand in the USA and available for immediate dispatch.*

*We are pleased to offer archival framing options as well as white glove delivery and installation services throughout the continental United States.*

*Please feel free to inquire regarding additional rare works by Paul Insect and other important contemporary artists currently available through APC ART.*

*OFFERED BY APC ART.*

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Provenance

Purchased direct from the publisher in 2020. 
Private collection, Miami Beach, FL, USA. 
Included with the work will be a copy of the original COA as issued by the publisher. 

Condition

The work is in mint condition, as new. We have stored the work flat, to archival spec since release in 2020. Never framed, stunning.