Soapy Drama – Edition Print - £35
Artist: Stiven Skyrah, Year: 2025, Edition: Open edition, Size: 16.1 x 23cm, Price: £35
🏳️🌈 About the Artwork
“Soapy Drama” is a striking piece of queer London art by Stiven Skyrah, a London-based queer artist and designer known for playful interjections and sharp social commentary. The print riffs on the EastEnders opening titles, turning Britain’s most familiar soap opera into a clever meditation on LGBTQ+ representation.
🎨 Style & Meaning
This queer London artwork highlights how mainstream media often reduces gay identity to overly sexualised clichés. Skyrah flips this narrative with humour, glitter, and satire, producing a piece that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. It’s a witty reminder of how queer voices can reshape cultural icons.
📜 Print Details
Giclée on Hahnemühle German Etching paper
Hand finished with subtle micro-glitter details ✨
Open edition print, each one hand-signed and numbered by the artist
Sold unframed
💡 Why You’ll Love It
Perfect for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community or allies who love art with meaning
A fun, topical conversation starter for your wall
Affordable queer art by an emerging UK artist
Blends pop culture and activism in a visually striking way
🖼️ Collector’s Note
This print sits perfectly alongside other queer contemporary art and makes a thoughtful gift for those who love East London, soap culture, or playful social critique. At £35, it’s an accessible entry point to owning a signed artwork from Stiven Skyrah’s growing collection.
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