Oil on board, 42 × 30cm
Archie Franks is a British painter whose works explore familiar cultural motifs such the fairground, puddings and football. Memory, decadence, and a heightened sense of unreality permeate his imagery, often revealing the haunting undertones that nostalgia can evoke.
Archie's inspirations include the atmospheric lighting in Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s paintings, modern advertisements for food, and Caravaggio’s iconic still lives. His swift brushwork echoes the transient nature of pleasure and fun - but a sense of foreboding can be detected.
Executed in Archie’s characteristically gutsy painting style, the artist’s fat Mr Whippy ice cream is complete with a 99 flake - which - upon closer inspection - is reminiscent of a glowing cigar.
Purchased works are usually despatched within three working days.
Oil on board, 42 × 30cm
Archie Franks is a British painter whose works explore familiar cultural motifs such the fairground, puddings and football. Memory, decadence, and a heightened sense of unreality permeate his imagery, often revealing the haunting undertones that nostalgia can evoke.
Archie's inspirations include the atmospheric lighting in Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s paintings, modern advertisements for food, and Caravaggio’s iconic still lives. His swift brushwork echoes the transient nature of pleasure and fun - but a sense of foreboding can be detected.
Executed in Archie’s characteristically gutsy painting style, the artist’s fat Mr Whippy ice cream is complete with a 99 flake - which - upon closer inspection - is reminiscent of a glowing cigar.
Purchased works are usually despatched within three working days.
