Hypnotic Reveal

Created over a period of six years, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the beloved characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. In “Hypnotic Reveal” featuring Professor Snape, the artist uses subtle tones of paint to create the illusion of transparency. By layering the several guises of Harry underneath the central figure of Snape, the artist has created the impression of a protective stance; Snape is a willing human barrier standing guard of his young charge. In this dark and mysterious original, the professor bears two wands which representant the double life - archetypal villain and consummate hero.

Described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and by Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt as 'one of the most creative minds in art today”, Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. After digitally reworking his original paintings, Stuart uses this as a base for a final hand-finished version, whereby he paints over with a kaleidoscopic layer of colour.

The overall effect on the character is similar to looking through a glass bottle. This distortion plays a key part in his work: the layers of text, logos and symbols unfurl around the figures like smoke, with the abstracted imagery suggesting fragmented memories and a complete visual experience. As most dark forces seen in classical works by artists like Gustav Doré and Eugène Delacroix, they are meant to demonstrate that beneath it all there’s a power and strength that resides within us and in this case, within these characters.

Castle Fine Art will be donating a percentage* of each painting’s sale price to the Lumos Foundation, a charity that fights for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.

This original piece is perfect for fans of the wizard’s saga. Find more about the artist here or alternatively shop more originals here.

*14% of the net sale price of every piece will be donated to Lumos Foundation, a charity that fights for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world; Lumos is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575.