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Fanakapan 'Star Man' Print Release Details
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 
Artist: Fanakapan
Title: Star Man
Medium: Hand Embellished Giclee Prints
Size: 30 x 28 cm
Edition: 50
Price: £100
*there are also 10 heavy hand finished prints for £150 each
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Fanakapan is a prominent British artist widely celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the world of urban art, specifically within the realm of hyper-realistic 3D street art. Emerging in the early 2000s, he quickly distinguished himself through a signature style that masterfully manipulates perspective to create the illusion of three-dimensional, metallic objects floating or interacting with the two-dimensional surfaces of walls and buildings. His work often features a recurring motif of inflated foil or mylar balloon-like figures, frequently depicting letters, characters, or abstract shapes that gleam with a seemingly polished finish and reflect their surroundings.
The artist's technical prowess lies in his acute understanding of light, shadow, and reflection, allowing him to render metallic textures and curved surfaces with uncanny realism using only spray paint. Fanakapan’s art transcends mere decoration; it is an exploration of form, space, and the boundaries between reality and illusion. He challenges viewers to pause and question their perception of the environment, transforming mundane urban landscapes into sites of unexpected visual delight and disorientation.
His distinctive style has made him a globally recognized name, with murals adorning cityscapes from London to Tokyo. While his identity remains somewhat private, his artistic presence is expansive, featured in numerous international street art festivals, gallery exhibitions, and high-profile collaborations. Fanakapan continues to push the technical limits of his medium, inspiring new generations of muralists and leaving an indelible, gleaming mark on the contemporary art scene with his captivating, balloon-inspired creations.
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