A rare, hand-signed serigraph by Jamie Reid that rips through the modern debate on flag-waving and national identity.
This is more than just punk history; this is timeless political commentary that speaks directly to the UK’s current cultural moment.
Jamie Reid's iconic aesthetic, famous for the Sex Pistols' ripped Union Jack graphics, is deployed here to deliver a sharp critique. The print, "Vote For Light," features the artist’s notorious masked figures—one a definitive symbol of the political establishment and Margaret Thatcher—set against a turbulent, charged backdrop.
The Relevance of the Flag Today
In an era where the act of flying the flag has become a complex, highly politicized phenomenon, Reid’s work is a powerful mirror:
The Subverted Union Jack: The background behind the masked figure is a vivid, abstracted Union Jack—not a symbol of unity, but a disrupted canvas of overlapping, almost vibrating colours. This visual subversion connects directly to Reid's legacy of using the flag to represent a country divided and broken by its leaders.
A Critique of Nationalism: The piece contrasts the potent, emotional pull of the national flag with the stark reality of the establishment figure it represents.
Key Features & Print Details (Technical Specifications)
Artist
Jamie Reid (British, 1947–2023)
Title
Vote For Light
Medium
Original Eight-Layer Hand-pulled Serigraph (Screenprint)
Material
Fine Art Paper (paper type may vary)
Edition Size
50
Signature & Numbering
Hand-signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. Edition 50 includes artist’s personal glyph/Anarchy symbol.
Dimensions
60 x 51 cm
Year
2009
Condition
Excellent, as issued (Unframed)
A rare, hand-signed serigraph by Jamie Reid that rips through the modern debate on flag-waving and national identity.
This is more than just punk history; this is timeless political commentary that speaks directly to the UK’s current cultural moment.
Jamie Reid's iconic aesthetic, famous for the Sex Pistols' ripped Union Jack graphics, is deployed here to deliver a sharp critique. The print, "Vote For Light," features the artist’s notorious masked figures—one a definitive symbol of the political establishment and Margaret Thatcher—set against a turbulent, charged backdrop.
The Relevance of the Flag Today
In an era where the act of flying the flag has become a complex, highly politicized phenomenon, Reid’s work is a powerful mirror:
The Subverted Union Jack: The background behind the masked figure is a vivid, abstracted Union Jack—not a symbol of unity, but a disrupted canvas of overlapping, almost vibrating colours. This visual subversion connects directly to Reid's legacy of using the flag to represent a country divided and broken by its leaders.
A Critique of Nationalism: The piece contrasts the potent, emotional pull of the national flag with the stark reality of the establishment figure it represents.
Key Features & Print Details (Technical Specifications)
Artist
Jamie Reid (British, 1947–2023)
Title
Vote For Light
Medium
Original Eight-Layer Hand-pulled Serigraph (Screenprint)
Material
Fine Art Paper (paper type may vary)
Edition Size
50
Signature & Numbering
Hand-signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. Edition 50 includes artist’s personal glyph/Anarchy symbol.
Dimensions
60 x 51 cm
Year
2009
Condition
Excellent, as issued (Unframed)
