{"title":"Spotlight on the Shadows | 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraceland London’s work mirrors the age we live in through an animated fantasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating images of decadence and vice through candy colours and playful form, she presents the perfect balance between the beautiful and the dark, reflecting the social and economic climate with a supernatural scepticism.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"graceland-london-playground","title":"Playground","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating images of decadence and vice through candy colours and playful form, Graceland London presents the perfect balance between the beautiful and the dark, reflecting the social and economic climate with a supernatural scepticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Playground’ sees Graceland London give her signature dystopian twist to a child’s toy shelf, exploring the idea of innocence and the journey to becoming a complex adult, exposed to the darker sides of life. She compares the image to looking in a person’s bathroom cabinet as a window into their identity, reflecting how objects are often used as affirmation of social status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an assorted melting pot of inspiration, Graceland London sees her paintings as faceless self-portraits, highlighting the strength, darker beauty and resilience of women, whilst tackling emotions and themes that everyone can connect with, no matter who they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection’s title, \u003cem\u003eSpotlight on the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects Graceland London’s interest in the natural duality of life and the idea of ‘sonder’, the realisation that everyone you see has a life as full and complex as your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull, the egg, the leading femme fatale; all familiar iconography seen throughout art history, from the old masters to contemporary pop art, but Graceland London uses them differently. While whole eggs have traditionally been featured to represent optimism and new life, Graceland London inverts this tradition by presenting surrealist-style fried eggs with golden yellow or acid green yolks as a poignant metaphor for how identities and perceptions are moulded by society’s expectations and norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a Mixed Media limited edition on Somerset Satin 410gsm Paper on 3mm Float Glass. This artwork is also available in a framed set of four \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/graceland-london-spotlight-on-the-shadows-set-of-four\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/spotlight-on-the-shadows\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Graceland London art \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/graceland-london\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graceland London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599774724445,"sku":"GRA-SLE-HUM-34338","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/GRA_Playground_1.jpg?v=1748421589"},{"product_id":"graceland-london-spotlight-on-the-shadows-exhibition-book","title":"Spotlight on the Shadows Exhibition Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the 30th of August 2024, Graceland London’s inaugural show opened to the public, displaying a new body of original artworks. The exhibition title, \u003cem\u003eSpotlight on the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects Graceland London’s interest in the natural duality of life and the idea of ‘sonder’, the realisation that everyone you see has a life as full and complex as your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinated by the Old Masters, the artist’s vast knowledge of Art History significantly shapes her creative oeuvre. Symbolism is a cornerstone of Graceland London’s artistry, manifesting in objects and characters laden with profound culture significance while contrasting with her bright use of colour and playful treatment of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the candy colours aesthetic, that takes inspiration from animation, she captures sinister worlds and explores consumption and mental health themes. Graceland London's work presents images of decadence and vice in the contemporary world; what she describes as the ‘darker side of the human ego’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated book is a celebratory publication of Graceland London's inaugural exhibition, showcasing the full scope of her vibrant, nuanced, dark and playful sensibility. Explore the alternative reality that Graceland London created with the use of symbols and iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook size: 12.09x 9.96in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about Graceland London \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/graceland-london\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop all her art \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fulfilment times for this book are between 4 to 6 weeks. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graceland London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599774757213,"sku":"GRA-BKS-HUM-34655","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/graceland-book-4_2024-10-02T07-32-31.jpg?v=1745937265"},{"product_id":"graceland-london-cwarantine","title":"Cwarantine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating images of decadence and vice through candy colours and playful form, Graceland London presents the perfect balance between the beautiful and the dark, reflecting the social and economic climate with a supernatural scepticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference to the COVID-19 pandemic, we see a figure alone in a bath whose only connection with the outside world is seemingly through the media. Although she does have one visitor… The Ghostface character appearing at her open window is a reminder of the risk people faced when leaving the house during periods of lockdown. Graceland London’s signature iconography and her trademark vibrant colour scheme masks a bracing and cynical worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an assorted melting pot of inspiration, Graceland London sees her paintings as faceless self-portraits, highlighting the strength, darker beauty and resilience of women, whilst tackling emotions and themes that everyone can connect with, no matter who they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection’s title, \u003cem\u003eSpotlight on the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects Graceland London’s interest in the natural duality of life and the idea of ‘sonder’, the realisation that everyone you see has a life as full and complex as your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull, the egg, the leading femme fatale; all familiar iconography seen throughout art history, from the old masters to contemporary pop art, but Graceland London uses them differently. While whole eggs have traditionally been featured to represent optimism and new life, Graceland London inverts this tradition by presenting surrealist-style fried eggs with golden yellow or acid green yolks as a poignant metaphor for how identities and perceptions are moulded by society’s expectations and norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a Mixed Media limited edition on Somerset Satin 410gsm Paper on 3mm Float Glass. This artwork is also available in a framed set of four \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/graceland-london-spotlight-on-the-shadows-set-of-four\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/spotlight-on-the-shadows\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Graceland London art \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/graceland-london\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graceland London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599774822749,"sku":"GRA-SLE-HUM-34335","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/GRA_Cwarantine_1.jpg?v=1748421719"},{"product_id":"graceland-london-there-is-only-you","title":"There Is Only You","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating images of decadence and vice through candy colours and playful form, Graceland London presents the perfect balance between the beautiful and the dark, reflecting the social and economic climate with a supernatural scepticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA femme fatale figure plays chess, but the pawns are far from traditional. The bloodied hand of another touches the player’s wrist, are they looking to take control of her game? The painting features many of Graceland London’s signature motifs, including the ‘squeegee’ – a small, colourful, expressive character that represents the ego, often acting as an indicator of the wider narrative behind the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an assorted melting pot of inspiration, Graceland London sees her paintings as faceless self-portraits, highlighting the strength, darker beauty and resilience of women, whilst tackling emotions and themes that everyone can connect with, no matter who they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection’s title, \u003cem\u003eSpotlight on the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects Graceland London’s interest in the natural duality of life and the idea of ‘sonder’, the realisation that everyone you see has a life as full and complex as your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull, the egg, the leading femme fatale; all familiar iconography seen throughout art history, from the old masters to contemporary pop art, but Graceland London uses them differently. While whole eggs have traditionally been featured to represent optimism and new life, Graceland London inverts this tradition by presenting surrealist-style fried eggs with golden yellow or acid green yolks as a poignant metaphor for how identities and perceptions are moulded by society’s expectations and norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a Mixed Media limited edition on Somerset Satin 410gsm Paper on 3mm Float Glass. 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While whole eggs have traditionally been featured to represent optimism and new life, Graceland London inverts this tradition by presenting surrealist-style fried eggs with golden yellow or acid green yolks as a poignant metaphor for how identities and perceptions are moulded by society’s expectations and norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer complex worlds are represented in a 2D universe using acrylic paint and bold black lines. Graceland London carefully removes brushstrokes to create a completely flat plane, before adding a single oil-painted motif to each piece. With careful use of shading and meticulous attention to detail, she renders this individual object in almost photorealistic depth, appearing in stark contrast to the rest of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a Mixed Media limited edition on Somerset Satin 410gsm Paper on 3mm Float Glass. 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A heroine or a villain? The artist keeps this vague, but revenge is in the air. Chaos and cynicism unfold around her as she makes her escape, but her fate is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an assorted melting pot of inspiration, Graceland London sees her paintings as faceless self-portraits, highlighting the strength, darker beauty and resilience of women, whilst tackling emotions and themes that everyone can connect with, no matter who they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection’s title, \u003cem\u003eSpotlight on the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects Graceland London’s interest in the natural duality of life and the idea of ‘sonder’, the realisation that everyone you see has a life as full and complex as your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull, the egg, the leading femme fatale; all familiar iconography seen throughout art history, from the old masters to contemporary pop art, but Graceland London uses them differently. 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