{"product_id":"nic-joly-why-not","title":"Why Not?","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate ten years of Nic Joly's miniature masterpieces at Castle Fine Art, the artist has remastered a selection of his most popular works. As a visual testament to the evolving mastery of his remarkable craft, \u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter 2024\u003c\/em\u003e highlights Joly’s creative journey, blending the most popular artworks among collection with his personal favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNic’s latest artworks showcase his signature humour and attention to the intricacies of human experience, depicting detailed scenes of life’s joys, struggles and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 2015, ‘Why Not?’ depicts carefully crafted figures interacting playfully with the bold words “Eat, Drink and”, bringing the party spirit to life. Nic told us: \u003cem\u003e\"It is about seizing the moment and living life to the fill. Live in the now and enjoy yourself for no other reason than - Why Not?” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough tiny human figures in unexpected contexts, each piece invites viewers to reflect on love, resilience, and the complexities of daily life, offering a mix of playful charm and social commentary. With his unique approach, using mixed materials such as wire, paper and found objects, Nic has pushed the boundaries of miniature art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component goes through a complex conception through a meticulous process which can involve carving, casting, moulding, sanding and hand-painting, before the painstaking construction of the artwork begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is also available in a set \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/nic-joly-the-next-chapter-autumn-2024-framed-set-of-three\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Find out more about \u003cem\u003eThe Next Chapter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/nic-joly\/the-next-chapter-autumn-2024\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Nic Joly's art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=nic+joly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nic Joly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56600001020253,"sku":"NJO-SCU-POR-34671","price":275000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/njo-why-not-30-1_2024-11-15T11-57-04_9b20a08f-fe6a-4f7a-9fcb-ca426d042f43.jpg?v=1748529160","url":"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/en-jp\/products\/nic-joly-why-not","provider":"Castle Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}