Artwork Inspiration:

The artwork draws inspiration from the acclaimed 2019 Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix and the Frank Sinatra song "Send In The Clowns," a notable feature of the movie. The film, set in 1981 and loosely based on DC Comics characters, chronicles the journey of Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comic whose descent into mental illness and nihilism sparks a violent countercultural revolution against the wealthy in a decaying Gotham City. The artwork itself presents a "light" versus "dark" split screen scenario, juxtaposing a vintage advertisement portraying carefree clowns fooling around with the caption "Send in the clowns" against a much darker alternative depiction of the Joker “sending in the clowns” to incite the angry crowds to "kill The Rich." This compelling scene is framed by a detailed map of Gotham City, showcasing landmarks such as the Arkham Asylum and Wayne Manor.

Below: Watch The Joker and Frank Sinatra - Send In The Clowns

Materials: Mixed media on a brushed aluminium plate with a flawless high gloss finish. Mounted on matt black anodised aluminium with a precision machined finishing strip.

Framed Size: 97cm x 97cm

Edition: Original 1/1 signed by artist.