Mill Town II - Original

Chris Chapman’s 'Mill Town II' is an original acrylic painting on board that takes a wonderfully playful trip into the world of British industrial painting, with more than a knowing nod to L. S. Lowry. Chapman places his distinctive female gallery visitor and faithful dog before a bustling mill-town scene populated by rows of tiny figures, factory buildings, chimneys and terraced streets. Look a little closer and the joke reveals itself: the artwork within the artwork is signed “L.S. Lowry-ish”. It is classic Chapman, affectionate, clever and knowingly irreverent. Rather than simply recreating a familiar artistic style, Chapman makes the experience of looking at art the subject itself. His solitary viewer stands outside the busy scene before her, creating a charming contrast between the stillness of the gallery and the movement of the imagined industrial street beyond the frame. The result is a painting rich in British cultural references, gentle humour and storytelling. Collectors familiar with Lowry’s celebrated industrial scenes will immediately recognise the visual conversation, while Chapman’s distinctive characters and gallery setting make 'Mill Town II; unmistakably his own. An engaging choice for collectors of Chris Chapman originals, contemporary British art, humorous figurative paintings and artworks inspired by British art history, 'Mill Town II' rewards the viewer twice; first with the scene, and then with the joke. Specifications Medium: Original Acrylic on Board. Image Size: 59.5 x 59.5 cm / 23.42" x 23.42" Framed Size: 87 x 87 cm / 34.25" x 34.25" Frame: Distressed Silver / Black Wooden Frame with White Slip as shown.