13th Jul, 2022 16:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 44

Lot 44 - Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'Overcoming Optimism', 2016

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Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'Overcoming Optimism', 2016

Sold for £1,062

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Condition Report

Overall good condition
Light handling creases across the sheet
Light edge wear throughout with heavier wear/creasing to the lower left and right edges

Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'Overcoming Optimism', 2016, offset lithograph in colours on paper, Blain Southern Exhibition poster, signed and inscribed 'For Tim All The Best Mate', in black marker; sheet: 84 x 59.5cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 13th Jul, 2022

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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.