Miller, Harland | LUV, 2023 — available on Composition Gallery

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LUV by Harland Miller, 2023, is a bold woodcut that transforms a simple three-letter word into a striking visual statement. Dominated by a large, overlapping “V” shape in electric red and pink against a purple background, the composition radiates warmth and intensity. The text “HARLAND MILLER” and “luv” at the bottom recalls the typography of mid-century book covers, a recurring theme in Miller’s work. Part of a limited edition of 50, the print fuses Pop Art color sensibilities with a playful nod to romance and nostalgia, inviting viewers to consider how typography and color can convey emotional resonance.

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

LUV, 2023

Name: LUV, 2023
SKU: 16141

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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.

Medium

Woodcut

WoodcutWoodcut is a printing technique where an image is carved into the surface of a woodblock using gouges, with the remaining flat surface holding the ink for printing. The areas cut away by the artist do not carry ink, while the uncut areas do, producing the desired print. The carving follows the wood's grain, unlike wood engraving, where the block is cut across the end-grain. Ink is applied to the surface with a roller, ensuring only the flat, uncarved areas receive ink, leaving the recessed, non-printing areas clean.

Edition

Edition of 50

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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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What is Lettrism?

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

LUV, 2023

102.6 x 70.5 cm

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