Artwork
Screw
Screw is a print by Fergus Purcell. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Screw is a three-color silkscreen print by Fergus Purcell, characterized by a cartoon-like image that functions as a visual joke and play on words.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork's subject is a literal interpretation of its title, 'Screw', conveyed through simple, bold lines and minimal detail, relying on the immediacy of its visual pun.
Technique & Style
Executed in black, silver, and neon pink, Screw's style nods to the pop art tradition, particularly echoing the comic-book aesthetics associated with Roy Lichtenstein.
History & Provenance
Published in 2001 by SHOWstudio as part of a limited-edition box set, Screw is one of several works by diverse creatives, including photographers and musicians, in a collection spanning art, fashion, and ephemera.
Context
The piece reflects SHOWstudio's interdisciplinary focus on contemporary image-making, fashion, and multimedia, encapsulating the project's broad creative interests.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fergus Purcell made a single print called *Screw* in 2001. That’s it—one piece, one year. The print shows a familiar household object twisted into an unfamiliar shape, flat colors against a white ground. It sits in the…
