A brilliantly captivating new artwork from award winning British artist, J. G. Fox, exclusive to UnHerd.
Drawing inspiration from 17th century battle maps from the Royal archives, the piece depicts the culture wars as a battleground seen from on high. Dotted all over the map, in small oval frames, are portraits of key political figures, cultural commentators, and philosophers.
Beautifully decorative, intricately detailed, and full of inside references, the piece is wonderfully witty and offers a thoughtful snapshot of a political moment that will be interesting to collectors now and in the future.
This version of the piece is finished with metallic gold accents picking out the text, portrait frames, and the waterways throughout the landscape.
Examining Fox's works, one appreciates the deftness and consideration with which each piece is curated. The convergence of style and substance is balanced, ensuring that the artwork resonates with both visual appeal and intellectual stimulation. Each composition is an invitation to delve into a multidimensional universe, encouraging viewers to negotiate the pathways of history, art, and contemporary discourse.
Timothy Warrington, Art Critic at ICAC, Art Museum of Chianciano
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Available in four colours: Black, Blue, Pink, and Sepia.
Giclée print on 350gsm gloss art paper, with metallic gold accents.
Note: The gold foil versions are printed with an off-white background, and so are a little darker than the non-foil versions. Please see images.
LARGE - 150cm x 100cm (60” x 40” approximately).
Ships from UK and USA.
