Jamie Reid

Jamie Reid (1947) is a British living and working anarchist punk artist most famous for his work with the sex pistols and, recently, with the feminist group Pussy Riot.

Jamie Reid's God save the Queen has 'God save the Queen, Sex Pistols' replacing the image of her eyes and mouth ripped out, the vital parts to the face's pride it's perhap

s his most controversial work. As a part of the anarchist movement having defaced the queen, this image becomes a political statement in late 70's England. He covers her eyes in a way saying that he doesn't want the queen in our politics, down the monarchy and the government, he rips off the mouth insinuating that he wants the monarchy to shut up, that they shouldn't have a say for what's right for the public. I do like the image as it's a bold statement of what someone believes in. He was a part of a movement, he wanted to show it and wasn't afraid to do so. It shows that he wasn't afraid of the consequences, as long as his message got out.

I also like his 'Free Pussy Riot' image, it shows that even years after the beginning of the anarchist punk movement, he still cares and shows what he believes in with bold political statements such as this one; Vladimir Putin's face in, the Pussy Riot's mark, a balaclava covering his face except his eyes and mouth (contrary to the Queen's in 'God save the Queen') but this time, Reid has made Putin wear make-up in order to show the feminism that Pussy Riot stands up for in Russia.