"Desire" HE Canvas

Story Behind the Painting

With a thrown back head and dishevelled hair this picture symbolises ‘Desire’, while the model’s closed eyes, sweeping lashes and full lips all suggest passion and self-abandon. However, there are warnings all around this image. The heavy black lines don’t offer any relief and the black background is lurking at the edges of the picture, ready to engulf her while the multiple swirling birds suggest a sinister edge.

Bradley uses these dark images and especially the dark birds to symbolism his own anxiety and depression. ‘Desire’ takes on a darker meaning, beauty combined with abandonment can be a dangerous mix, shadows begin to overtake our sitter and with closed eyes she seems totally unaware of the danger around her.

Edition 1 of 1

A hand-embellished canvas is a unique 1 of 1 original piece.
Editions are produced from a limited number. Once limited editions are sold out, they will never be reproduced and will only be available as hand-embellished prints and canvases.

Description

Our canvas prints are high-quality giclee prints produced on artists' canvas and are signed by the artist himself. Each canvas is given a unique number from the limited edition produced from the original. Every canvas print comes with a certificate of authenticity, also signed by the artist.

Hand-Embellishment

Once printed, hand-embellished orders are taken by the artist back to his studio where he personalises each one using either paint, pencil, or pen. He adds colour or detail that is unique to your piece making them an original, one-off piece. These pieces are numbered 1/1 and also come with a certificate of authenticity.

Dimensions

* Dimensions are estimates based on the size of the printed image and the typical size of the standard frames we use. For a custom-sized piece, please contact our Bangor gallery.

Shipping & Collections

 
* Delivery (Island of Ireland) - Available at an additional cost. To have a stretched or framed canvas delivered to you on the island of Ireland, please choose the "Pickup" option at checkout, then contact us to discuss delivery dates and availability.

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