James Jean

Slingshot Requiem (Relief)

€4,000

Artwork

Edition of 54

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Slingshot Requiem captures a moment of respite in the aftermath of adventure — his namesake weapon inverted to become a wishbone and his body, once poised to fight, now wrapped in bandages. The work was inspired by the multimode chaos of the last 18 months, and a widely felt need to take stock and reflect before pushing forwards once again.

Carved, polished, and sandblasted from a piece of quarter inch thick steel then heat treated to create a lustrous blue, purple and silver patina, the edition of 54 arrives mounted in a bespoke, white-washed solid maple frame. Developed and produced by Lamina, a new print house established by Brad Keech and James Jean, extensive hand-working and a unique surface finish mean that each relief could easily be considered an original artwork.

Framing

Mounted in a custom-made solid hard maple frame, hand-finished with a pickling white washed stain.

Medium

Carved relief sculpture made from steel which has been polished and heat-treated.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Finishing

On the reverse, an iridescent image of Slingshot’s original incarnation is accompanied by the edition number and artist’s signature.

Release date

October 27, 2021

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Behind the scenes

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artist in his studio wearing black hoodie

James Jean22 collaborationsTaiwanese-American artist James Jean makes contemporary pop art that has captured the imagination of the art world and popular culture. His colossal internet following is a testament to his instantly recognisable style, which mixes a comic and manga sensibility with the detailed prowess of Renaissance painting and traditional Japanese wood carving. In his early career in the 2000s, James worked as a cover artist for the historic publisher DC Comics. During his time there, he became renowned in the industry and won numerous awards. Decades later, James is an internationally acclaimed artist famous for his painting, drawing, and digital artworks, as well as his sculptures and installations.

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