19th Jun, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 44

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Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'If Your Past Were On Fire Would You Go Back To Save It', 2016

Sold for £3,750

inc.premium

Condition Report

In very good condition
No visible knocks or tears to the sheet
Potential minor crease/wear to the lower left hand corner of the sheet, visible upon close inspection
This work has been framed in a white frame and 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-), 'If Your Past Were On Fire Would You Go Back To Save It', 2016, offset lithograph in colours, Blain Southern Exhibition poster; sheet: 84 x 59.5cm (Framed)

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 19th Jun, 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.