We’re unable to remember the source, it’s probably in something like Jon Savage’s England’s Dreaming or Dick Hebdige’s Subculture, but somewhere we read an anecdote of an early pre-punk punk, who, in response to an onlooker spewing the remark, “nice costume” said, “at least I know I’m wearing a costume.” We’ve always liked this notion as it cuts to the heart of most people’s spurious belief about originality and ownership. And we find it perfectly relevant to James Springall’s elegant use of appropriated images — also proving Springall knows exactly what art always actually is. ✂🖤