Pure Evil 'I'm A Mess' Print Available

Artist: Pure Evil
Title: I'm A Mess
Medium: 2 Color Screen Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 100
Price: £180

Charles Uzzell Edwards, better known by his street art moniker Pure Evil, is a British artist whose bold, melancholic pop imagery has made him one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary urban art. Born in South Wales in 1968, Uzzell Edwards grew up surrounded by creativity, his father was the painter John Uzzell Edwards and he carried that artistic influence into his own distinctive practice. After spending time in California during the 1990s, where he immersed himself in street culture, skateboarding, and graffiti, he returned to London with a fresh approach that fused American pop sensibilities with European urban grit.

Pure Evil is best known for his iconic series of “Nightmares,” in which he paints famous cultural icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, or David Bowie with dark, dripping tears running down their faces. These images serve as a commentary on the darker undercurrents of fame, glamour, and consumer culture, blending beauty with a haunting sense of loss. His work often incorporates stark stenciling, neon-inspired colors, and repetition that recall Andy Warhol’s pop art while carrying an unmistakably streetwise edge.

Beyond his own painting, Pure Evil has contributed to London’s art scene as the founder of the Pure Evil Gallery in Shoreditch, which has become a hub for street and contemporary artists worldwide. His art has been exhibited globally, from the UK to the United States, China, and beyond. With his mix of raw street aesthetics and sharp cultural critique, Pure Evil continues to stand as a central figure in the evolution of urban art.