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Richard HeepsPoor Richard - Head & Torso, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo2003
2003
About the Item
This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor Richard', ironic really considering the artists' name, and the sad state of his broken off head. Poor Richard refers to the Almanack published by Benjamin Franklin in between 1732-1758, which was popular for its extensive use of wordplay, and some of the witty phrases coined in the contemporary American vernacular. Finding this on his road trip between Mecca and the Salton Sea, this bearded cowboy is an iconic Muffler Man.
This artwork is a limited edition of 25 gloss photographic print made in the artist's darkroom. It is signed and numbered on reverse accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The print is dry-mounted to aluminium, presented in a museum board window mount and a choice of black or white box frame. It can be requested unframed.
Richard Heeps’ seductive, highly saturated colours and sophisticated pictorial structures demonstrate a true love and empathy for his subject matter – be it cool, descriptive interiors, still life, portrait or landscape. His distinctive style pushes the limits of lens-based photography without the need for digital manipulation. He runs his own darkrooms in Cambridge (UK) where he hand prints his colour photography. His work has been exhibited in Museums and Public Galleries around England, and he has participated in Art Fairs around the world, and his work is now part of many international collections.
- Creator:Richard Heeps (1965, British)
- Creation Year:2003
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cambridge, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU68936375922
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