Smile (The Joker)
Standard Giclée Edition Specification:
- Edition Size: 45 + 5AP
- Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 25” x 18.5" - Framed Size (Approx): 33.5” x 26"
Large Giclée Edition Specification:
- Edition Size: 20 + 5AP
- Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 32” x 24" - Framed Size (Approx): 42” x 35"
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:
It was initially going to be purely based on ‘The Dark Knight’ film with the wonder of Heath Ledger but for me personally from watching the most recent ‘Joker’ movie and being left completely open mouthed by the pure brilliance of the brutality and the utter sadness of the character and what happened to him, it took on a different form.
So, it started with a ‘Storyteller’ style piece where it’s this abandoned, derelict building that’s depicted as the asylum but done in a way that takes it to a whole different level by showing the characters. It’s a classic darkness and light concept that I love to work with and showing how closely that they can reside within a person, within a building, within their four walls. That was the aim to create something really dark, really beautiful but in a completely different way through showing the characters and touching on the battles that are going on within their heads and what that can ultimately lead to.
The decision to introduce the characters was a big one, it can spoil a piece, but the aim was to have them so that they are literally bleeding out onto the canvas, with sheer emotion that’s captured through the detailing. The idea being with the asylum is that it’s so difficult to leave but so easy to return and that takes on so many meanings.
This piece shows that contrast between the pure, sinister side of the Heath Ledger character where he’s absolutely seething within the shadows but then in complete contrast, we go across to Joaquin Phoenix where he’s totally lost in his own world. There’s no acknowledgement to the destruction that he’s causing, no remorse but ultimately happier and it’s showing how that can completely escalate and morph through. It’s been a wonderful piece to work on, one that has particular poignancy to me and I’m sure to many others.
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.
