Rachel Weisz - 100 actresses project

Signed and numbered

60 x 46 cm

edition of 100

Pure Evil
Prince Philip’s Nightmare Union Jack 1, 2014
Stencil and spray paint on canvas, red/blue/gray

Pure Evil, also known as Charles Uzzell Edwards, creates art that straddles the line between Pop culture and Street Art. His work often features tragic celebrities portrayed in a heavily graphic street art style. Inspired by artists like Haring, Warhol, Basquiat, and Picasso, Pure Evil’s prints evoke a sense of rebellion and the macabre. His signature tear motif, dripping down the faces of doomed female icons, adds a poignant touch to his pieces.

The tear motif is a recurring element in Pure Evil’s art. It typically appears as a single tear, often blood-red, streaming down the face of iconic figures. This visual metaphor symbolizes tragedy, vulnerability, and the darker aspects of fame. By juxtaposing it with well-known personalities, Pure Evil invites viewers to reflect on celebrity culture’s complexities and stardom’s fleeting nature.

Pure Evil has been exhibited nationally and internationally.