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What is D*Face’s piece called “Permanently Impermanent (Collector's Box Edition)”
Summary
A 2025 screen-print box-set release: the right panel shows a doomed comic-strip blonde in oversized yellow sunglasses and a yellow safety/crash helmet, rendered in D*Face's signature flat pop palette of mint, pink and cyan with the winged 'D*Dog' eye logo floating beside the D*FACE wordmark; the left panel reveals a second clown-faced figure print tucked inside the lilac portfolio sleeve. "Permanently Impermanent" packages this work as a deluxe Collector's Box Edition, distilling D*Face's career-long obsession with celebrity, mortality and the disposability of fame.
Why It Matters
The piece sits squarely in D*Face's most recognizable vein: appropriated comic-book romance heroines re-staged as glamorous yet hollow casualties of consumer culture. The title itself, "Permanently Impermanent," is a thesis statement for his practice, the idea that fame, beauty and image are loud, seductive and ultimately fleeting, fixed forever in print yet about to crash. As a Collector's Box Edition it also reflects a broader contemporary trend of street artists controlling presentation and provenance through deluxe packaging, elevating a screen print into a curated object.
Collector Perspective
Box-set editions like this are aimed at established collectors: the packaging signals scarcity and adds presentation value, but it does not guarantee a small run, and the published edition size here is unknown, so buyers should confirm it before assigning a premium. The comic-strip 'doomed lover' motif with the D*Dog logo is among D*Face's most sought-after and instantly identifiable imagery, which supports demand. As a 2025 release it is fresh to the secondary market, so price history is thin and resale liquidity is best treated as moderate until comparable sales accumulate.
Historical Context
D*Face (Dean Stockton, b.1978, London) built his name defacing advertising, celebrity and mid-century comic-book romance panels, turning Lichtenstein-era pop and Roy Lichtenstein's source material against the consumer machine. The crash-helmeted, sunglassed heroine here continues that lineage of glamour-meets-catastrophe figures he has produced across two decades, while the winged-eye D*Dog ties it to his core visual language. Released in 2025, it belongs firmly to the Contemporary Era and to the mature, market-savvy phase of his print output following his StolenSpace years.
FAQ
What does this print depict?
A comic-strip-style blonde woman wearing oversized yellow sunglasses and a yellow helmet, rendered in D*Face's flat pop palette of mint, pink and cyan, accompanied by the winged 'D*Dog' eye logo and the D*FACE wordmark. It is presented as a deluxe Collector's Box Edition, with a second figurative print visible inside the portfolio sleeve.
What is the edition size?
The edition size for this Collector's Box Edition is not publicly confirmed. Buyers should verify the exact run and any accompanying certificate of authenticity with the seller before purchase.
What medium is it?
It is a screen print (silkscreen), presented within a Collector's Box Edition format.
Is it signed and numbered?
D*Face limited-edition prints are typically hand-signed and numbered by the artist, often with an accompanying certificate. Confirm the signature and numbering on this specific example before buying, as terms vary by release.
Who is D*Face?
D*Face is British street artist Dean Stockton (b.1978, London), a pop-art provocateur known for defacing comic-book romance, advertising and celebrity imagery. His signature motifs include the winged-eyed 'D*Dog,' grinning skulls and doomed comic-strip lovers, and he co-founded the StolenSpace gallery.
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About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (b. 1978, London), a leading figure in British street art. He came up pasting stickers and posters across London in the early 2000s, then built a pop-fuelled visual language that defaces comic-book romance, advertising and celebrity iconography. Recurring motifs include his winged-eyed D*Dog, grinning skulls and doomed comic-strip lovers. His practice spans screenprints, hand-painted multiples, sculpture and large-scale murals worldwide, and he co-founded the StolenSpace gallery in London. His work satirises consumerism, power and our collective obsession with fame.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Where can I buy authentic D*Face prints?
Gauntlet Gallery offers an extensive, authenticated inventory of D*Face prints and contemporary editions, with new drops added regularly. Browse the current collection at gauntlet.gallery.
How does Gauntlet Gallery ensure authenticity?
Gauntlet Gallery is built on curation, authenticity and transparency — every work is vetted and its provenance, edition details and condition are disclosed up front.
Does Gauntlet Gallery add new D*Face prints?
Yes. New drops are released regularly across D*Face and other leading artists; see gauntlet.gallery for the latest inventory.