David Studwell's stunning collection of screen prints captures the rebellious spirit of the rock'n'roll age. His bold, graphic artworks celebrate the cult of celebrity and are influenced by the legacy of Andy Warhol.
A large body of his work is based on American mugshots of famous music icons taken in the 60s and 70s. These well-known mugshots show each star as they were photographed by the police and reflect them at their most vulnerable or defiant. David Studwell presents these images with a bold and modern twist.
Of his work, David has said “my motive is to explore celebrity, its dark side as well as what we see in magazines or on TV. That is why I create the mugshots -- to display the flaws celebrities have -- to prove they are only human like you or me. I also want to recreate the mood and glamour of those bygone eras, whilst putting my own unique contemporary stamp on each piece.”
A selection of screen prints are hand-finished with diamond dust, giving them a textured and luminous finish.
Artists featured in David Studwell's collection include David Bowie, Liam Gallagher, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Amy Winehouse, Elvis Presley, Prince, and Frank Sinatra.
Limited edition screen print of David Bowie mugshot created by artist David Studwell
Orange limited edition screen print of Liam Gallagher by David Studwell
Limited edition screen print of Amy Winehouse by artist David Studwell.
Limited edition screen print created by David Studwell in collaboration with Elton John & Terry O'Neill
Gold limited edition screen print of a Johnny Cash mugshot created by artist David Studwell
Limited edition screen print of a mugshot of Prince created by artist David Studwell
Blue limited edition screen print of Liam Gallagher by David Studwell embellished with diamond dust
Limited edition screen print of a mugshot of Frank Sinatra created by David Studwell
Platinum limited edition screen print of Liam Gallagher wearing his trademark parka
Limited edition screen print of Elvis Presley created by artist David Studwell, based on a mugshot taken in 1956.
Limited edition screen print of a mugshot of Prince created by artist David Studwell
Underwater photo of Krist Novoselic in a LA swimming pool whilst on a Nirvana publicty shoot
Exclusive David Bowie print specially created by The Postman for Rockarchive, based on a photograph taken by Dave Hogan at Live Aid in 1985
Relaxing backstage at Abbey Road Studios during the recording of debut album 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'
David Bowie was a leading figure in popular music for over five decades & regarded by critics & musicians as a true innovator.
Jeff Beck is one of rock’s most respected and dynamic instrumentalists. He is widely regarded as a “guitarist’s guitarist”.
Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, & guitarist who achieved international fame & acclaim.
Björk Guðmundsdóttir, (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk is an Icelandic singer-songwriter.
Here are the very latest prints we have added to our collection. We hope you love them as much as we do.
Album covers can define a band almost as much as the music itself. Now you can put this great art on your wall as well as your turntable
Our contact sheet print collection is a rare opportunity to look back at the hidden moments surrounding some of rocks most iconic images.
The USA has given us many of the world's greatest music artists - we celebrate the best of the best
