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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 13:23:53 GMT 1
Sickboy has announced the release of his first limited edition print of 2012, entitled King of Undesire. Subscribers may be familiar with the title of the release; King of Undesire is a print reproduction of one of the artist’s most accomplished paintings to date, which featured at his hugely successful 2011 major solo show, Heaven & Earth. Produced in a highly-collectable run of 50, the print is as beautifully-detailed as its original counterpart and contains deeply personal narratives alongside the artist’s surrealist depictions of the world. The stunning Giclee, 2-colour silkscreen print stands at an impressive 75 x 97 cm. Using oil-based archival inks alongside lovingly-applied details in 23kt gold leaf, the print’s luxurious finish on Cold Press Rough Textured Natural White 315gsm paper picks out the composition’s striking details using an enamel spot varnish which gives the print texture and dynamism.  Sickboy says: “King of Undesire has some reference points in Cubism, Pop Surrealism and Renaissance art, brought together in glorious spray-colours to exercise some visual advancements in ambiguous humour.” King of Undesire - Print - £150.00 Description: Giclee, 2-colour silkscreen print using oil-based archival inks, 23kt gold leaf and enamel spot varnish on Cold Press Rough Textured Natural White 315gsm paper. Size: 75 x 97cm Edition: 50 Authenticity: Signed, numbered and embossed with the temple logo by the artist / Year: 2012 King of Undesire - Print (Hand-finished Special) - £250.00 Edition: 5 APs King of Undesire will be released officially on Friday, February 10 at 12:00GMT at www.savethyouth.co.uk |
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Post by bomber88 on Feb 8, 2012 13:26:12 GMT 1
Sand I beat you to it but your thread start and composition is better than mine  I'll delete mine. Great print mind |
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 13:28:51 GMT 1
Like this ,,
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 13:36:02 GMT 1
Sand I beat you to it but your thread start and composition is better than mine I'll delete mine. Great print mind Yep..a great piece! Was def my fave painting from the show last year so i'm delighted it has been made into a HUGE print! Framing won't be cheap! I've gone for a 'hand finished special'. I've kept the 'pre-order' link for e-mail subscribers a secret..just so anybody who is at work doesn't miss out in case it sells quickly. I'm looking forward to receiving it in the post! ;D |
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Post by letiss on Feb 8, 2012 13:37:42 GMT 1
Might well have bought this if I wasn't still waiting for the fanzine purchased before Xmas.
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 13:48:23 GMT 1
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Post by sohohoho on Feb 8, 2012 13:48:28 GMT 1
Sand, how confident are you that the hand-finishing will justify the £100? I really can't see it myself. I wish there were detailed pics of it, or at least a description as to the extent. I'd be sorely disappointed if there were just a few splashes of paint. It's been done by many an artist before.
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Post by sohohoho on Feb 8, 2012 13:52:16 GMT 1
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Post by rowan on Feb 8, 2012 13:58:00 GMT 1
Hand Finished edition has now sold out!
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 13:58:37 GMT 1
Sand, how confident are you that the hand-finishing will justify the £100? I really can't see it myself. I wish there were detailed pics of it, or at least a description as to the extent. I'd be sorely disappointed if there were just a few splashes of paint. It's been done by many an artist before. No idea to be honest..and i'm not sure the print really needs much hand finishing either! I've asked if there any images of the hand finished variations..i'll post any images I receive if they have any on hand. I thought i'd take a chance as most people know i'm a big sickboy fan and have always loved this image. I've dealt with sickboy quite a few times and he's always come good..so we'll see what happens.. |
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Post by sohohoho on Feb 8, 2012 14:06:54 GMT 1
Sand, how confident are you that the hand-finishing will justify the £100? I really can't see it myself. I wish there were detailed pics of it, or at least a description as to the extent. I'd be sorely disappointed if there were just a few splashes of paint. It's been done by many an artist before. No idea to be honest..and i'm not sure the print really needs much hand finishing either! I've asked if there any images of the hand finished variations..i'll post any images I receive if they have any on hand. I thought i'd take a chance as most people know i'm a big sickboy fan and have always loved this image. I've dealt with sickboy quite a few times and he's always come good..so we'll see what happens.. Cheers. |
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 14:14:27 GMT 1
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Post by Karl Read on Feb 8, 2012 14:16:51 GMT 1
Lovely looking print.
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Post by firstwords on Feb 8, 2012 14:20:29 GMT 1
It won't sell out though. Lord knows why. He rarely has a 'sell out.' It's beyond me. I commissioned an original from him back in 2007 so obviously I keep an eye on him. His work is outstanding and has vastly improved over the last 5 years. His shows are superb so why doesn't he shift much?
I guess we'll never know!
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 14:28:55 GMT 1
His work is outstanding and has vastly improved over the last 5 years. I wonder what the reaction to his upcoming show in the US will be like?! He seems relatively unknown over there, I wonder if it will begin to create a new fan base a bit like when D*Face + Nick Walker started exhibiting abroad. Looking forward to seeing Sickboy paint some walls over in the US... This looks promising:  ( pic from Sickboy's blog >>> thesickboy.com/blog/ ) |
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 14:30:28 GMT 1
Thats a real good deal, I'll pick one of these up. Better than most of the tat out there.
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Post by firstwords on Feb 8, 2012 14:36:45 GMT 1
Thats a real good deal, I'll pick one of these up. Better than most of the tat out there. What like a noose shaped like a heart? Deary me. Sometimes I think the world has gone f^^king mad. |
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 14:40:36 GMT 1
Thats a real good deal, I'll pick one of these up. Better than most of the tat out there. What like a noose shaped like a heart? Deary me. Sometimes I think the world has gone f^^king mad. i dont understand if your agreing this is better than then shok piece or vice versa? |
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Post by firstwords on Feb 8, 2012 14:43:30 GMT 1
What like a noose shaped like a heart? Deary me. Sometimes I think the world has gone f^^king mad. i dont understand if your agreing this is better than then shok piece or vice versa? The world has gone mad! It's official! |
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Post by firstwords on Feb 8, 2012 15:08:24 GMT 1
His work is outstanding and has vastly improved over the last 5 years. I wonder what the reaction to his upcoming show in the US will be like?! He seems relatively unknown over there, I wonder if it will begin to create a new fan base a bit like when D*Face + Nick Walker started exhibiting abroad. Looking forward to seeing Sickboy paint some walls over in the US... This looks promising: ( pic from Sickboy's blog >>> thesickboy.com/blog/ ) Well there will be more cash washing around in the US over the next couple of years, that's for sure. Good luck to the lad I say. |
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Post by rottenredrooster on Feb 8, 2012 15:13:14 GMT 1
Couldn't resist this one.
After seeing the canvases from his recent show, I was hoping that he would make a print out of one. It's refreshing to see an artist produce such a unique and detailed piece.
Surprised at the price too!
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Post by rottenredrooster on Feb 8, 2012 15:22:35 GMT 1
It won't sell out though. Lord knows why. He rarely has a 'sell out.' It's beyond me. I commissioned an original from him back in 2007 so obviously I keep an eye on him. His work is outstanding and has vastly improved over the last 5 years. His shows are superb so why doesn't he shift much? I guess we'll never know! His recent print releases have all sold out. I'm not keen on the temples, prefer them on the street as opposed to paper... Not sure why his canvases haven't sold... Perhaps because he hasn't got an agent manipulating the market and making hype out of nothing. His talent speaks for itself. |
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Post by aj2010 on Feb 8, 2012 15:25:48 GMT 1
I love this print but it is just far too big for my house. Pity.
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Post by G-Man on Feb 8, 2012 15:31:57 GMT 1
Sickboy is one of my favourite artists, not everyone likes his style though, his temples remind me of late nights in Bristol and I have to disagree with another post on here that they dont tranfer to print well... the image is iconic. Sickboy always delivers and at good prices too
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Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2012 15:37:46 GMT 1
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Post by sohohoho on Feb 8, 2012 15:45:54 GMT 1
Went for the regular edition in the end. If/when I have children, it will be going on one of their walls along with Eine's Elton Light and two small Shawn Roberts OG's.
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Post by pinballwizard on Feb 8, 2012 15:47:55 GMT 1
Love the new print!
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Post by sal on Feb 8, 2012 17:07:26 GMT 1
that is a beautiful print.. I really enjoyed the photos from his last show, and this image is just perfect example of it's latest work ... well worth the money I think!
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Post by olip21 on Feb 8, 2012 17:12:28 GMT 1
i really like this.
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Post by coach on Feb 8, 2012 19:02:00 GMT 1
This looks like a terrific new print. Mind you, I am an unashamed fan of his work. I too do not understand why his originals do not sell out. I picked up this piece in a trade. I dont know what the purchase price was, but I know the value of the trade, and so I expect the price of originals is very reasonable.  There is a similar sized piece that is still for sale. See here www.savetheyouth.co.uk/store/product/govindik/If anyone is wavering, I would say go for it - these are lovely in the flesh, no framing costs, and my one just fills me with joy every time I look at it. |
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