Released as part of Boy George’s debut collection with Castle Fine Art, ‘Purple Reign’ is a vividly sharp portrait of musical revolutionary, Prince.

The title refers to his sixth studio album, Purple Rain, which is considered a groundbreaking masterpiece, merging pop, rock and funk like no album before. It saw Prince further challenge and stretch the boundaries of sexuality and masculinity through his image.

Featuring his now iconic high collar, purple trench coat with studded shoulder panel, in this portrait we see Boy George’s almost punk vision of Prince with sweeping, dyed hair and barbed edges. He recalls a time early in his career when he met a curiously silent Prince over dinner, where Boy George promptly left. “I'm always amazed when I meet Geminis that are nothing like me”, he says.

The subjects featured in this limited-edition collection are some of the most pictured figures of the last 50 years; David Bowie, Madonna, Prince, Boy George. But what makes Boy George’s interpretation of them unique is perspective.  We’re seeing his vision of these icons from the eras that speak to him, helping us understand him at individual points in time. 

Each are available individually, or as a set of four.

Find out more about Boy George’s debut collection for Castle Fine Art or take a look at Boy George’s artist page.