Classic Films
Aluminium Art
Artwork Inspiration:
Step into the vibrant gritty world of the classic film "Saturday Night Fever" in this portrait capturing John Travolta as the iconic Tony Manero. Transporting you back to the summer of 1977, this mixed media aluminium artwork flawlessly encapsulates his hot-blooded spirit in the role as a charming and rebellious young Italian-American with an insatiable hunger for dance, women and adventure !
The backdrop is a map of Brooklyn's mean streets - the scene for Tony's Saturday night escapades. Travolta is frozen in time in front of a mirror, getting ready on a Saturday night to conquer the dance-floor and engrossed in the act of blow-drying his quaffed hair with a vintage “General Electric” hairdryer. His gaze reflects the coolness and confidence that made Tony Manero a true legend.
For fans of the film and enthusiasts of 70s pop culture, this artwork is full of clever details and storytelling. From the “Coca Cola” inspired typography which represents “America” to the vintage 1970’s dance manual showing how to “Do the Hustle”, this piece embodies the very essence of "Saturday Night Fever”.
Below: Watch the legendary Bee Gees and their hit "Night Fever" with highlights from the film.
Materials: Mixed media on a brushed aluminium plate with a flawless high gloss finish. Mounted on matt black anodised aluminium with a precision machined finishing strip.
Framed Size: 97cm x 97cm
Edition: Original 1/1 signed by artist.
Aluminium Gift Editions
About: Inspired by the film Rocky (1976) - a sports drama written by and starring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, a working-class Italian-American boxer in Philadelphia. The plot follows Rocky, a small-time club fighter and debt collector for a loan shark, who lives a modest life with little ambition.
When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) selects Rocky as an underdog opponent for a publicity stunt, Rocky seizes the chance to train rigorously under his manager, Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith) at “Mighty Micks Boxing Gym”, and prove his worth. Alongside his training, Rocky builds a romance with Adrian Pennino (Talia Shire), a shy pet store worker, which gives him emotional strength.
The film culminates in an intense championship bout where Rocky, though not the winner, goes the distance against Creed, earning respect and self-respect. The film’s cultural impact was profound, resonating as an ‘underdog story’ that captured the American Dream. Made on a modest $1 million budget, it grossed over $225 million worldwide and won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Stallone’s authentic portrayal and the iconic training montage (see Video below), set to Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now,” became cultural touchstones, inspiring generations with the themes of perseverance and discipline.
Medium: Digital artwork.
Colour: Black half-tone print on grey / lilac background.
Materials: High grade brushed Aluminium with a high gloss finish
Size: 51cm × 51cm (framed)
Edition: 10 signed and numbered
Framing: Artwork float mounted in a 75mm extra-deep anodised aluminium frame with a 4mm shadow gap.
Frame Colour Options: Black or natural aluminium
About: This limited edition is based on Steve McQueen in the 1971 film "Le Mans" in which he raced a Gulf Porsche 917. The background collage features the official race line up for Le Mans 1970, which they used as footage in the film. The original artwork was a large 1m x 1m mixed media neon piece featuring hand sketching, collage and real glass neon tubes.
Medium: Photography
Materials: Brushed aluminium with high gloss finish
Size: 40x40cm and 50x50cm
Edition: 5 each size signed and numbered
Frame: Float mounted in natural anodised aluminium frame
About: This photographic reproduction of a neon artwork is inspired by the Steve McQueen 1972 film "The Getaway", an action thriller film based on the 1958 novel by Jim Thompson and was one of the year's top ten films at the box office. The film directed by Sam Peckinpah, and also starred Ali MacGraw who McQueen had a public affair with during filming. She later married McQueen on July 13, 1973, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and divorced him in 1978. The artwork features Steve McQueens actual passport, guns and bullets reflecting the theme of the film.
Medium: Photography
Materials: Brushed aluminium with high gloss finish
Size: 40x40cm and 50x50cm
Edition: 10 each size signed and numbered
Frame: Float mounted in black anodised aluminium frame.
About: The Godfather is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and is ranked the second greatest film in American cinema by the American Film Institute (Behind Citizen Kane). The 1972 epic crime drama featured Marlon Brando as “Don Vito Corleone”, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family, based on Mario Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel of the same name. The artwork was inspired by the quote in the film “ In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns!” It features an actual map of Sicily showing the village of Corleone - the fictional birth place of Don Corleone (Above his RHS eye). The stylised graphic image of Marlon Brando’s face is rendered to appear like the contours of a map. with Warhol inspired shotgun screen prints overlaid.
Medium: Print, collage, graphics
Materials: Brushed aluminium with high gloss finish
Size: 40x40cm, 50x50cm
Edition: 10 each size signed and numbered
Frame: Float mounted in a black anodised aluminium frame.
Neon Art
About: The Godfather is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and is ranked the second greatest film in American cinema by the American Film Institute (Behind Citizen Kane). The 1972 epic crime drama featured Marlon Brando as “Don Vito Corleone”, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family, based on Mario Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel of the same name. The artwork was inspired by the quote in the film “ In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns!” It features an actual map of Sicily showing the village of Corleone - the fictional birth place of Don Corleone (Above his RHS eye). The stylised graphic image of Marlon Brando’s face is rendered to appear like the contours of a map. The Warhol inspired shotgun screen prints are overlaid with real glass neon tubes, formed in the shape of a gun in the Italian flag colours: red, white and green.
Details: Traditional hand crafted clear glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Original edition of 5
About: This is inspired by one of the most iconic films of all time - Martin Scorceses “Taxi Driver” from 1976. The print incorporates Robert De Niro’s actual taxi driver licence he obtained whilst training as a taxi driver in preparation for the film. It also features a 1970’s vintage map of midtown Manhattan with a New York skyline where it was filmed on location. The neon lights are formed in the shape of a classic Checker Cab as featured in the film that is morphed into the shape of a handgun.
Details: Traditional hand crafted clear glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Original edition of 5
About: This neon edition is based on Steve McQueen in the 1971 film "Le Mans" in which he raced a Gulf Porsche 917. The background collage features the official race line up for Le Mans 1970, from which actual footage was used in the film.
Details: Traditional hand crafted clear glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Original edition of 5
About: Steve McQueen: A Tale of Rebellion and Racing
This portrait pays homage to the iconic Hollywood star, Steve McQueen, utilizing his notable mugshot from an incident that occurred in Anchorage, Alaska in 1972. McQueen, renowned for his stellar performances in movies like "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Great Escape," found himself entangled in legal trouble when he was apprehended for driving under the influence (DUI).
After being taken into custody, McQueen swiftly posted bail, leaving the quaint town behind. However, his evasion did not prevent him from facing the repercussions of his actions. In absentia, the talented actor was ultimately convicted for his reckless driving.
To emphasize McQueen's adventurous and rebellious spirit, this portrait boldly superimposes a larger-than-life "Gulf racing" sign. This striking feature pays tribute to his notable participation in the exhilarating 1971 film "Le Mans," where he fearlessly raced a Gulf Porsche 917. Inspired by this adrenaline-fueled performance, the vibrant neon sign represents McQueen's passion for speed, risk-taking, and his affinity for the world of racing.
Details: Traditional hand crafted clear glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Original edition of 5
About: This neon edition is inspired by the Steve McQueen 1972 film "The Getaway", an action thriller film based on the 1958 novel by Jim Thompson and was one of the year's top ten films at the box office. The film directed by Sam Peckinpah, and also starred Ali MacGraw who McQueen had a public affair with during filming. She later married McQueen on July 13, 1973, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and divorced him in 1978. The artwork features Steve McQueens actual passport, guns and bullets reflecting the theme of the film.
Details: Traditional hand crafted clear glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Original edition of 5
About: Step into a world of extraterrestrial intrigue with this striking neon artwork, which is a homage to the iconic David Bowie. It captures the essence of his portrayal of the enigmatic alien Thomas Jerome Newton in the 1976 film “The Man Who Fell To Earth”, who has ventured from a faraway planet on a mission to save his parched homeland from an impending catastrophe – a devastating drought.
Embedded within the backdrop of the artwork is a celestial "star map" of the planets and stars, where you'll discover the 'chameleon' constellation, a profound metaphor for Bowie's unparalleled ability to metamorphose into endless images and personas throughout his illustrious career.
Details: Traditional hand crafted clear glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Original edition of 1
About: Step into a world of extraterrestrial intrigue with this striking neon artwork, which is a homage to the iconic David Bowie. It captures the essence of his portrayal of the enigmatic alien Thomas Jerome Newton in the 1976 film “The Man Who Fell To Earth”, who has ventured from a faraway planet on a mission to save his parched homeland from an impending catastrophe – a devastating drought.
Embedded within the backdrop of the artwork is a celestial "star map" of the planets and stars, where you'll discover the 'chameleon' constellation, a profound metaphor for Bowie's unparalleled ability to metamorphose into endless images and personas throughout his illustrious career.
Details: Traditional hand crafted glass vacuum tubes containing argon and neon gas. Mounted on mixed media brushed aluminium with a flawless high gloss finish.
Neon art behind the scenes 2min video >
Framed Size: 101cm x 101cm
Edition: Series of 5 originals.
Artwork Inspiration:
The artwork draws inspiration from the acclaimed 2019 Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix and the Frank Sinatra song "Send In The Clowns," a notable feature of the movie. The film, set in 1981 and loosely based on DC Comics characters, chronicles the journey of Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comic whose descent into mental illness and nihilism sparks a violent countercultural revolution against the wealthy in a decaying Gotham City. The artwork itself presents a "light" versus "dark" split screen scenario, juxtaposing a vintage advertisement portraying carefree clowns fooling around with the caption "Send in the clowns" against a much darker alternative depiction of the Joker “sending in the clowns” to incite the angry crowds to "kill The Rich." This compelling scene is framed by a detailed map of Gotham City, showcasing landmarks such as the Arkham Asylum and Wayne Manor.
Below: Watch The Joker and Frank Sinatra - Send In The Clowns
Materials: Mixed media on a brushed aluminium plate with a flawless high gloss finish. Mounted on matt black anodised aluminium with a precision machined finishing strip.
Framed Size: 97cm x 97cm
Edition: Original 1/1 signed by artist.