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Etching with relief print. Signed on the front and numbered on the back.

Narcissist Seeks Similar (Large) (2021) by Harland Miller transforms the format of a classic Penguin book cover into a large-scale etching with relief print. Dominated by vivid shades of pink, the work combines painterly texture with graphic typography, centering the tongue-in-cheek title in bold black letters. Below, a solitary penguin stands against a bright background, a nod to Penguin Books’ iconic logo. Miller’s satirical text, paired with the nostalgic design, reflects his ongoing exploration of literature, identity, and irony, inviting viewers to read the piece both as visual art and cultural commentary.

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

Narcissist Seeks Similar (Large), 2021

Name: Narcissist Seeks Similar (Large), 2021
SKU: 16127

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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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Relief printing

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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 pop-art?

Pop Art is an art movement that began in Britain in 1955 and in the late 1950s in the U.S. It challenged traditional fine arts by incorporating imagery from popular culture, such as news, advertising, and comic books. Pop Art often isolates and recontextualizes materials, combining them with unrelated elements. The movement is more about the attitudes and ideas that inspired it than the specific art itself. Pop Art is seen as a reaction against the dominant ideas of Abstract Expressionism, bringing everyday consumer culture into the realm of fine art.

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Harland Miller

Narcissist Seeks Similar (Large), 2021

198.7 x 130.7 cm

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