Smile - Pink (spray-painted)
Back in ‘Lockdown 1’ during my single daily walk allowance (it’s still crazy to think that actually happened), it dawned on me as I passed someone on their regulated outing that I might be the only person they see today or maybe even longer. It was at that point the importance of a simple smile became apparent, not just as a casual greeting but as a means to pass on happiness when times were bleak. If my face was going to be the only face someone sees, then it’ll be a face that smiles at them - and smiles are infectious - the good kind of infectious.
This piece has some really interesting interactions with how the spray-painted circle interacts with the screen-printed typography and overlayed hand-drawn smile.
Art specifications
- 420 x 594 mm
- Printed on South Bank course 310 gsm
- 1 Colour screenprint on a spray-painted circle with the smile applied by hand with a white acrylic pen, making every print unique
- Signed and numbered
- Edition of 9
Techniques used
This is a unique, hand-finished screen print. The inherent nature of hand-pulled screen printing imparts a wonderful feel to each print, with slight variations from one to the next. These differences in outcome result in prints that are inherently unique. Additionally, this print has been hand-finished by James, providing each individual print with its own distinct finish. This makes each print in this small-batch, limited edition truly one of a kind.
What they say
J. FrancoisElectric Gallery‘James has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s sought-after print artists. His limited edition prints have been very popular and his technique of using half-tone really brings his works to life.’
B. HepworthEdit Gallery‘James has a fun, honest and energetic approach in his work whilst taking care to maintain a technical style of painting. This juxtaposition of attitude and technique lead to intriguing works that we love talking about in the gallery’
M. SpendiffArt Republic'his innovative take on contemporary art and approach consistently excites and engages the vibrant Art Republic community'
S. CurranTotally Biblical'James' artworks have been an instant hit here at Totally Biblical Gallery, his work takes an exciting look at popular culture which our customers really identify with.'
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