ONE-OF-A-KIND SMILEYS

Large Smileys. Painted using a combination of tape and free-hand, and then distressed making each a true one-off.

These pieces began with what I initially considered imperfections and had intended to throw away;

Where my work is usually incredibly neat, periodically I notice small flaws (small dents in the wood, a paint-bleed that I can’t fix etc). My first instinct was always to throw them away. Instead I put them to one side, and eventually I began sanding them back, with the intention of reusing the wood and avoid unnecessary waste.

Part-way through the sanding process, I stopped and looked again. The layers, marks and worn surfaces created a more vintage, aged character that I hadn’t intended, but immediately connected with.

So, rather than sanding them back further, I’ve started to varnish them in a high gloss to create a series of true one-offs.

• Signed and authenticated on verso
• Gloss finish
• 35cm diameter
• 18mm mdf
• Paint on wood
• Wall mount fixings attached to the back. Indoor only

It’s not possible for me to photograph each individual piece, These photos are examples. The Smiley you receive will be finished much in the same way and have a similar style.