Make It Rain (Singin' In The Rain)
Premium Canvas Edition Specification:
- Edition Size: 10 + 2AP
- Limited edition fine art hand embellished canvas print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 36” x 27" - Framed Size (Approx): 41.5” x 32"
Delivery:
- Please allow approximately 21 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.
- Get in touch for overseas delivery
- Collection from Worthing store available (specify at checkout)
Narrative:
What I have done is to portray a damming indictment of the Hollywood film industry at the time through the chosen title. Cut throat approaches, the pressure on actors and actresses to deliver and earn others money whilst conveying an almost derogatory request directed at the actors and actresses. There was bad feeling and unrest within the cast of the original film where Gene Kelly scalded Reynolds for not being good enough in her dance scenes, there was also unrest with those who had previously been stars of the silent movies. I also saw it as an opportunity to create a ghost like quality for those lost in/to Hollywood.
FYI the tone of this piece was driven through listening to System of a down - Lost in Hollywood, a dark song with great lines. Rather than simply try and recreate the iconic street and lamppost scene I have created a similar setting but a much darker version, where a gritty backstreet would exist just a short drive from the bright lights of Hollywood. The rain has stopped for now and a large puddle overlays the cobbles, the iconic lamppost is there with Gene Kelly depicted in twinkling lights, a large splash exists yet no one is there to create it, to further support the ghost-like quality. Genes’ iconic sports car is parked up on the street whilst a public payphone receiver hangs down, as if someone had to make a panicked call or possibly didn’t end too well.
A sign hangs over the scene ‘Reynolds Dance School’ a nod to the above where she was slated. What I wanted to do was to suggest but not dictate, to make you think what is going on, to create your own story from what exists in the scene, all with a dark undertone running rife. I wanted to create a striking, beautiful piece that embraces everything that is wonderful about black and white art.
Your order will be produced on demand, therefore please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Should you require it sooner, please reach out to us.
For stock items that already exist in our Worthing store then collection is usually available within 24 hours depending on the day that you placed the order.
STORE COLLECTION:
Pieces in stock within the store can be collected within 24 hours. Please allow 14-21 days for web orders as these are produced on demand.
Hand embellishing is where Mark transforms the print or canvas with coloured 'micro glitters' that make your artwork sparkle, especially when the light catches it!
Added by hand, the effect is amazing and incredibly popular. 'Artist Proofs', 'Printer Proofs' and 'Premium Canvases' are embellished as standard, other editions can also be upgraded to become embellished should you wish.
If you fancy something truly unique instead of the black or white frame choices, you can upgrade to a stunning hand painted frame by Mark. You can either specify your choice of style and colours or leave it to Mark to work his magic. Simply add your comments at point of ordering.
