{"title":"The Next Chapter | Spring 2026","description":"Nic Joly’s 2026 collection celebrates his decade with Castle Fine Art and explores thought-provoking topics with his famous meticulous detail and unfolding narratives. Blending social commentary and playful charm, Joly invites us to explore his tiny, whimsical worlds. ","products":[{"product_id":"found-wisdom","title":"Found Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed 3D Limited Edition Wall Sculpture by Nic Joly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered over the years, Nic’s depictions of life’s joys, trials and relationships have long enchanted viewers. Deeply rooted in reflection, \u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter 2026\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by the embrace of the belief that the future is not separated from the past but rather informed by it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicting a worker standing on top of a toilet roll, carefully painting the phrase “F*** This S***” onto a sign, ‘Found Wisdom’ humorously uses a miniature figure and an everyday object to comment on the world around us. Funny at first glance, the seriousness of the figure's task contrasts with the absurd setting and the blunt message - creating a moment of unexpected comedy. Intentionally ambiguous, the phrase itself is not directed at anything – could be a reaction to global events, social pressures, politics or everyday stress – leaving us to interpret it in our own way and connect it to our own personal experiences. With this, Joly achieves a perfect balance between humour and honesty, capturing a feeling of frustration using comedy to keep the message playful rather than cynical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/the-next-chapter-spring-2026\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003c\/a\u003e or shop more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/nic-joly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNic Joly art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nic Joly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63903569969501,"sku":"NJO-SCU-POR-39821","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/NJOFoundWisdom_1.jpg?v=1776177099"},{"product_id":"nic-joly-never-stop","title":"Never Stop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed 3D Limited Edition Wall Sculpture by Nic Joly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered over the years, Nic’s depictions of life’s joys, trials and relationships have long enchanted viewers. Deeply rooted in reflection, \u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter 2026\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by the embrace of the belief that the future is not separated from the past but rather informed by it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring ambition and creativity, ‘Never Stop’ depicts two miniature figures standing in front of a structure built in Legos with the phrase ‘Build Your Dreams’. Joly’s humour is expressed with the slogan being slightly exaggerated - something between genuine inspiration and a tongue-in-cheek motivational poster. The artwork connects the idea of dreaming with the act of building, suggesting that dreams and ambitions can be reshaped over time just as Legos can be taken apart and rebuilt. Balancing optimism with humour, Joly uses simple imagery to reflect the creation of something meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/the-next-chapter-spring-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003c\/a\u003e or shop more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/nic-joly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNic Joly art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nic Joly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63903573279069,"sku":"NJO-SCU-POR-39820","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/NJONeverStop_1.jpg?v=1776177220"},{"product_id":"hang-on","title":"Hang on","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed 3D Limited Edition Wall Sculpture by Nic Joly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered over the years, Nic’s depictions of life’s joys, trials and relationships have long enchanted viewers. Deeply rooted in reflection, \u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter 2026\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by the embrace of the belief that the future is not separated from the past but rather informed by it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicting a miniature figure being lifted by colourful balloons, the title, ‘Hang On’, captures the essence of the artwork – the message that moving forward and sometimes surviving is about holding on, even when the weight of life feels heavy. The playful and bright balloons contrast sharply with the figures below – the devils and black dog which represent life’s darker moments, addiction and depression – creating a mix of hope and tension. Creating a strong, powerful symbol of perseverance, Joly reminds us that even in difficult times, there’s always a chance to rise above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/the-next-chapter-spring-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003c\/a\u003e or shop more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/nic-joly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNic Joly art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nic Joly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63903577440605,"sku":"NJO-SCU-POR-39819","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/NJOHangOn_1.jpg?v=1776177155"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/collections\/NJO_APRIL_2026_BANNER.jpg?v=1776429052","url":"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/the-next-chapter-spring-2026.oembed","provider":"Castle Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}