11th Dec, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 150

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Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'You Can Rely On Me, I'll Always Let You Down', 2011

Sold for £8,125

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No visible knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
This work has been framed in a white frame and has been float mounted, leaving all corners and edges of the sheet visible
This work has not been examined outside of the frame.

Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'You Can Rely On Me, I'll Always Let You Down', 2011, inkjet print on Somerset Satin paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 35 in pencil, published by Other Criteria; sheet: 42 x 33.5cm; 64 x 55cm inc frame

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 11th Dec, 2024

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Harland Miller

Harland Miller gained recognition with his debut novel, *Slow Down Arthur, Stick to Thirty* (2000), which follows a young boy's journey through northern England with a David Bowie impersonator. Drawing from his life experiences, Miller views books as valuable objects, a sentiment reflected in his art. His paintings and paper creations evoke narratives rich in human emotion and tragicomedy, using titles and phrases to encourage varied interpretations.

Influenced by mid-century American Pop art and abstraction, Miller explores the potential of language in visual art, employing humor and irony to delve into the aesthetics of painting and the complexities of language. His work has attracted celebrities like Ed Sheeran and Rachel Weisz, with pieces selling for six figures at auction. Miller has exhibited globally, with solo shows in cities including London, Hong Kong, Berlin, Paris, and New York.