Additional information
| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Giclee on Paper |
| Edition Size | 10 |
| Framed Size | 34" x 34" |
| Availability | Available to Order |
Am I Happy Or In Misery (Jimi Hendrix) Deluxe by Mark Davies
£645.00
Am I Happy Or In Misery (Jimi Hendrix)
Deluxe Hand Embellished Deckled Edge Paper
Limited Edition of 10
by Mark Davies
Description
Am I Happy Or In Misery (Jimi Hendrix) Deluxe by Mark Davies
A bold and intense collection of work that showcases iconic music album covers remastered by Mark Davies
I am taking something that exists and is well loved but making it better, adding ambience, detail and emotion. You’re not trying to change things to the point of distorting or losing what people love about the iconic covers but simply amplifying the original works. I’m doing exactly what a producer would do when they revisit a classic and evaluate what works and why and what can be built on and brought up-to-date. Exploring an emotion that may not have been visible on what we recognise today but could very well be there under the surface, away from the spotlight.
Jimi’s presence and confidence shine within the original album artwork so this was a great base to work from, yet with this piece I wanted to hint at a softer, more fragile side where he is slightly more dazed in the eyes – either because of toxins or torment. As shown in Amy’s facial detail you will notice that Jimi’s skin is cracking and starting to break up – again something that is quite powerful even more so because he is no longer with us. The colours of the original image have always caught my eye so I have gone for it with this piece to allow for an even more dramatic and ‘cool’ piece that will allow for dramatic embellishing. Another element that I have pushed is the ambience from the original scene, building on the smoke and flame detailing – the smoke more so really does help to portray the intensity of that era working in conjunction with the cracked and blistering background detailing that suggests a darker side.
Mark Davies is a mixed media and digital artist from Cambridgeshire in the East of England.
Always striving to create art with meaning and genuine substance, Mark’s work reflects his thoughts and emotions, those influenced by life experience and those that form his character.
For his art, there is no brief, there are no restrictions or brand guidelines, it is an opportunity to truly express himself and to stay true. Originally educated in fine art, his career has since evolved into the digital world, mastering the use of colour, light and texture in his work. Mark Davies is the co-founder of a successful graphic design agency where his creativity is channelled to being best suited for business or product. Mark’s studio is within a converted brick barn in the Cambridgeshire countryside.
