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Etching with relief printing.

In Shadows I Boogie by Harland Miller, 2019, is a large-format etching with relief printing that blends the artist’s signature literary-inspired text with vivid abstraction. The work’s title, displayed in bold type at the top, recalls the design of vintage book covers, while the lower portion bursts with layered, gestural blocks of blue, pink, green, and ochre. Drips, scrapes, and textured overlays suggest both spontaneity and depth, inviting viewers to interpret the interplay between language and painterly expression. Part of a limited edition of 75, the piece reflects Miller’s exploration of nostalgia, irony, and the emotional resonance of color.

Harland Miller (British, 1964) is known for his large-scale paintings inspired by vintage Penguin book covers. Blending satire, text, and abstraction, his works play with nostalgia and British pop culture. Miller combines literary references with bold typography, creating a unique crossover between visual art and literature.

Harland Miller

In Shadows I Boogie, 2019

Name: In Shadows I Boogie, 2019
SKU: 16140

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Edition of 75

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Harland Miller (b. 1964 UK) is a British artist and writer best known for his large-scale paintings that blend Text-based art, Pop Art, and literary references. Drawing inspiration from classic Penguin book covers, Miller uses wit and irony to explore themes of identity, melancholy, and British culture. His works often feature bold typography paired with imagined titles, creating a bridge between visual art and literature. Influenced by both modernist design and the conceptual strategies of the YBAs, Miller’s paintings evoke nostalgia while questioning authorship and meaning. His background as a novelist adds depth to his practice, allowing him to infuse language with emotional weight and humor. Miller's distinctive fusion of word and image has made him a unique figure in contemporary British painting.

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Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.

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Harland Miller

In Shadows I Boogie, 2019

148.4 x 89.4 cm

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