I Wanna Be Yours – Collage Portrait of John Cooper Clarke

This mixed-media portrait of John Cooper Clarke is a gritty, poetic homage to Salford’s original punk poet. Crafted using Midjourney and meticulously finished in Photoshop, I Wanna Be Yours overlays Clarke’s iconic image with raw textures from the Salford Star, fragments of his own lyrics, and vintage ephemera.

The result is a visual collage layered with type, memory, and local soul — a love letter to rebellion, romance, and working-class wit. Every detail invites a closer look: lyrics buried in ink, stories in the paper grain, and that unforgettable stare.

Printed on premium fine art paper, this piece is available in limited edition, framed and ready to hang. Ideal for lovers of poetry, punk, and place.