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.
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Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'XXX', 2023
Lot 169 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 1st May, 2025)
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'XXX', 2023, screenprint in colours on Somerset paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 75 in pencil, published ... read more
sheet: 96.7 x 70cm
Sold for £5,000 inc.premium
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'York So Good They Named It Once', 2020
Lot 81 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 1st May, 2025)
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'York So Good They Named It Once', 2020, offset lithograph in colours on paper, York Art Gallery exhibition poster; ... read more
sheet: 84 x 55.5cm
Sold for £438 inc.premium
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'If The Phone Don't Ring, It's Me', 2010
Lot 182 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'If The Phone Don't Ring, It's Me', 2010, giclee print in colours on wove paper, signed and numbered from an edition ... read more
sheet: 60 x 45cm (framed)
Sold for £10,000 inc.premium
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'Armageddon: Is It Too Much To Ask? (Small)', 2017
Lot 138b (Urban & Contemporary Art, 25th Jun, 2025)
Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'Armageddon: Is It Too Much To Ask? (Small)', 2017, etching with blockprinting printed in colours on wove paper, ... read more
sheet: 10.2 x 67.2cm
Sold for £7,500 inc.premium