Stephen Sprouse Artwork 1993 Miss America / Designer Smile

A rare and electrifying original artwork by Stephen Sprouse, this 1993 mixed-media piece is a bold expression of his punk-inspired, neon aesthetic. A fusion of graffiti, street culture, and high fashion, Sprouse’s work is known for its rebellious energy and highly collectible status.


This large-scale composition (93” x 42”) is created using silkscreen on Mylar, a distinctive technique that gives the piece a striking, almost industrial finish. Sprouse then hand-painted over the screen print, adding depth, texture, and an expressive rawness that embodies his punk-meets-pop-art sensibility.


The composition prominently features “Miss America” overlaid on a fragmented portrait, evoking themes of beauty, identity, and media distortion. Below, the repetitive grid of “The Designer Smile” faces, rendered in high-contrast neon yellow and black, offers a haunting critique of consumerism, branding, and artificial perfection. The distressed, layered textures recall New York’s underground art scene, positioning this work within the lineage of Warhol’s pop art and Basquiat’s street expressionism.


Sprouse’s original artworks are exceptionally rare, as he was best known for his fashion collaborations and revolutionary use of punk graphics in high fashion. This museum-worthy piece is a true collector’s item, perfect for those with an appreciation for 80s-90s pop culture, street art, and fashion history.


Artist: Stephen Sprouse (1953-2004)


Title: “Miss America / The Designer Smile” (1993)


Medium: Silkscreen on Mylar with Hand-Painted Details


Size: Approx. 93” x 42”


Signature: Hand-signed and dated (1993) on the stretcher


Provenance: Private collection


Condition: Good; minor surface wear and plexiglass cover with scratches/cracks


Highly sought after by collectors, museums, and contemporary art investors.


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