In Shadows I Boogie
In Shadows I Boogie
Signed Print
Harland Miller
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149 x 90cm, Edition of 75, Etching
Medium: Etching
Edition size: 75
Year: 2019
Size: H 149cm x W 90cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: January 2024
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Meaning & Analysis
In Shadows I Boogie is a signed etching in colours produced by the renowned British artist and writer Harland Miller in 2019. Coming in an edition size of 75, the print shows the front cover of a book titled ‘In Shadows I Boogie’. Below the title which is written in black, capital letters at the top left of the composition, Miller adds his own name in a smaller, red font, in the place where one would expect to find the author of the book’s name. In this print, Miller blurs the distinction between art and literature which reflects the artist’s own dual career as a writer and painter. The text is set against a colourful backdrop composed of loose and thick brushstrokes. Spring greens, pinks and blues dominate the composition which resonates strongly with the artworks of Abstract Expressionist painters.
Abstract Expressionism, an art movement which developed in the 1940s and 1950s in America, had a strong influence on the development of Miller’s artistic style and In Shadows I Boogie in one of Miller’s prints that best captures the impact this movement had on his visual style. Abstract Expressionism is characterised by gestural brushstrokes, mark-making and a loose and free style which favours spontaneity over precision. The book cover produced by Miller in this print features many of these stylistic elements.
Abstract Expressionist artists who had a large impact on Miller were Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock. This print differs from many of Miller’s other prints that depict book covers as he departs from the simple, Penguin format, to experiment more with colour and technique.
British artist, Harland Miller, is renowned for his irreverent reimagining of vintage Penguin book jackets. Playing with nostalgia, cultural, and literary references, the artist combines Pop Art motifs with the brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism. Miller's paintings and prints are often imbued with dark humour, with works such as You Can Rely On Me I'll Always Let You Down being characterised by an undercurrent of satire and self-depreciation. Exploring the relationship between word and image has undoubtedly allowed Miller's art to comment on the frequent disconnect between representation and reality, and influence artists such as The Connor Brothers in their practice.
