Muhammad Ali – The Greatest by Simon Claridge

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Muhammad Ali – The Greatest – 2017 by Simon Claridge

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Artist

Medium

Silkscreen on Paper

Image Size

20" x 26"

Framed Size

29" x 36"

Edition Size

150

Availability

Out of Stock

Framed/Mounted Option

Framed

Description

Muhammad Ali The Greatest Simon Claridge

Upon graduating with a degree in fine art in 2002, I ended up working at and eventually managing an art gallery in Windsor. Whilst working in the gallery every day to pay the bills I painted feverishly every night; all the while harbouring the dream of one day having my work hung on the walls. I was having some small success with my work in local galleries and at the affordable art fair in London. However I was frustrated that things were not happening fast enough, so without the owners consent I took matters into my own hands and one weekend filled the windows of the gallery with my own canvases. By lunchtime of the first day we had sold everything. That was the last weekend I worked in the gallery!

A signed, limited edition silkscreen on canvas by contemporary figurative artist Simon Claridge.

In his latest collection of limited edition diamond dust silkscreen prints, Simon Claridge has taken iconic images from the hallowed archives of legendary English photographer Terry O’Neill.

“She said to me, “I’m going to get crucified for wearing that bikini in One Million Years BC” so I went to 20th Century Fox, and I said “If you can build me a crucifix, I got this idea for a picture.“… I’ve no doubt some people will still object to it but its not meant to be sacrilegious, just to sum up someone’s attitude.” – Terry O’Neill

Claridge’s silkscreen renderings with diamond dust have been executed thoughtfully, to retain the essence of the original exposures and showcase the style of both artists. Simon has applied diamond dust to give this work an incredible glitter effect, building layer upon layer of colour and shade. Due to the delicacy of this artwork, we recommend collection from your local gallery.