Menu 0
 

‘Get Out of the Water’ (Jaws) - Standard Limited Edition

Mark Davies British Artist

£395.00

  • This bloody film still haunts me! Hopefully I’m not alone, that would just be embarrassing, wouldn’t it?

    2016 saw me create a collection all on iconic movies, I chose to call it ‘Lost in Hollywood’ after a System of a Down track. Who knew?! I had no idea that it would be so well received and create the platform to really build and evolve as an artist when I embarked on my journey as an independent artist in 2018. 4 more collections followed and countless other pieces that sit within the ‘LIH brand, and we have barely scratched the surface. Speaking of surfaces….

    Within that 2016 collection was a piece entitled ‘You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat’ – a dramatic and unique interpretation on the Spielberg classic ‘JAWS’! What this piece also did was first introduce the statement that ‘greed breeds monsters’ – a concept that has continued to feature within my work as my experience grew. My take on JAWS looked at who was really the monster and intruder, was this a case of a man-made monster? That piece was so successful for many a reason, but I know you lot loves the sense of depth and vibrancy that masked the sinister nature of it and its concept.

    So, when planning this Spring / Summer collection and looking back to past collections there was one piece that I had never done a follow up to and that was JAWS, this was probably down to a genuine fear of the robotic bitch and what lies beneath in open water. I have created several pieces that are seascapes, depicting The Goonies and Pirates of the Caribbean among others so this was a particular pull for me. The initial thinking was to create a similar composition to my 2019 ‘Lost Boys’ piece ‘Thou Shalt Not Fall’ where you saw details on the beach of Amity Island and then the iconic Orca boat moored just offshore. I made a start and then felt a pull, not on my leg luckily, although that is often George the Bulldog! Something didn’t feel right, and it became clear. I wanted to play on the unease that comes from being isolated in the ocean and that fear of not knowing what lies beneath, the more you think about it and if you let it run riot within your mind can become claustrophobic, well so they say ;)

    So that plan was sunk, and I embarked on a different direction where this sense of isolation and vulnerability could shine (how funny, I’m typing so quickly I just typed the word ‘shit’ and now ‘shot’ trying to write ‘shit’. I’ve been here too long! ‘Get Out of The Water’ is such a striking image and shows the contrast between an ageing and battered ‘Orca’ boat bobbing up and down within a vast expanse of sea. It was actually the boat that went in much later on as I wanted to focus on the seascape and the sky above to create the atmosphere. Have you seen it yet?! Red light spells danger, right?

    Danger can come at you from every direction in such a remote environment and that screams here! Look closely… Once the background was complete, I was absolutely buzzing and without doubt this piece involved the most amount of test prints to get the colours right and to ensure that you could see enough but not too much! When the boat was in place it just took the image to a whole never level, getting the size ratio bang on was critical. It was then time for the subtle details, and I mean really subtle. Going back to earlier when I mentioned that I have asked the question as to who the real monster is and who is killing who, look closely at the cracking oil drum that tarnishes the ocean ‘KINTNER’ – the liquid that flows out into the water links back to the 2016 piece, as do the fish, or what is left of them. Now I know you guys love to seek out the meaning and reasoning why I place a particular detail – well if you get the bird reference then I will be really impressed!

     


    1. Released: 2024
    2. Collection: Decadence
    3. Edition Size: 45 + 5AP
    4. Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
    5. Image Size: 25” x 18.5"
    6. Framed Size (Approx): 33.5” x 26"
    1. Get in touch for overseas delivery
    2. Please allow approximately 14 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.

Category: Horror, Jaws, Movie, Movie Art, Movies, seascape

Type: Limited Edition

Commissions

When workload allows Mark embraces client commissions and has enjoyed amazing success to date. If you have been inspired by the work that you have seen and have a specific idea or simply a seed then please do get in touch.

Commission Enquiries

Related Items

 

Item Customizations

£0.01

*** This is a hidden product used by Product Customizer. Please do not modify or delete! *** In order to add priced options to the...

View full product details
 

SOLD OUT: The Memory Remains 2 - 1000 Piece Jigsaw

  • Well, well, well! Mark's first jigsaw puzzle! Another format that is just the perfect fit for the interactive qualities of his work.  

    Is there a better image to feature as Mark's first limited edition jigsaw puzzle than the highly sought after and long sold out 'The Memory Remains 2' from 2019? Feel free to tell us if you think there is because this is the first within a cracking collection in the future. 

    Mark's imagery are so often rammed full of detail and clues to solve that they are loved for how they bring people together to embrace their memories. Mark has always loved to set down clues within his art to help you try and determine the hidden narratives than exist, so creating an actual puzzle just seems the natural choice as we look to bring his work to a wider audience through exciting and engaging formats. 

    As with every element of his work, the focus has, and always will be on delivering quality, to best represent his art and retain that limited edition quality that is so well respected and successful.

    So, we are excited to offer a beautifully vibrant limited edition, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle that is proudly made in the UK by a leading specialist manufacturer who's sustainability efforts are a key quality of their business. The standard clear polybag the jigsaws come in is 100% recyclable, their millboard used for the actual jigsaws is 100% recycled, their ink is sourced in the UK and is vegan, and all their paper used in production is Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) paper sourced from FSC & PEFC sources.

    Not bad eh! In addition to this, your jigsaw puzzle is strictly limited to 100 and comes with Mark's hand signed narrative card and certificate of authenticity. Should you wish for the box tray lid to be signed by Mark, this can be done by removing the protective shrink wrapping that each puzzle comes in.

    100% quality, 100% enjoyment!

    The first jigsaws will be arriving with us at the start of December and will be then available for either collection or delivery.


    1. Released: 2022
    2. Collection: Retrospective 
    3. Edition Size: 100 
    4. Specification:
      - 26" x 20" completed size
      - Made in the United Kingdom
      - Sustainably sourced materials
      - UK sourced, vegan inks
    5. - 100% recycled board 
      - Complete with hand signed narrative card and certificate of authenticity 
    1. Get in touch for overseas delivery
    2. Jigsaws will arrive into the studio early December for collection or delivery. 
View full product details
 

NEW: Bollocks to Bedtime! - 1000 Piece Jigsaw

£40.00

  • Get to your room! It's time to build a new puzzle!   

    Following on from the amazing success of Mark's first limited edition jigsaw puzzle that saw 'The Memory Remains 2' sell out, we are proud to now offer the nostalgic beast that is 'Bollocks to Bedtime!' There is an insane amount of detail to seek out and piece together! This will be no easy task, the pieces are small, the scene is chaotic, so don't think you'll be going to bed any time soon once you open the box!  

    Mark's imagery is so often rammed full of detail and adored for how they bring people together to embrace their memories. Mark has always loved to set down clues within his art to help you try and determine the hidden narratives that exist, so these limited edition puzzles are the natural choice as we look to bring his work to a wider audience through exciting and engaging formats. 

    As with every element of his work, the focus has, and always will be on delivering quality, to best represent his art and retain that limited edition quality that is so well respected and successful.

    So, we are excited to offer a beautifully vibrant limited edition, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle that is proudly made in the UK by a leading specialist manufacturer who's sustainability efforts are a key quality of their business. The standard clear polybag the jigsaws come in is 100% recyclable, their millboard used for the actual jigsaws is 100% recycled, their ink is sourced in the UK and is vegan, and all their paper used in production is Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) paper sourced from FSC & PEFC sources.

    Not bad eh! In addition to this, your jigsaw puzzle is strictly limited to 100 and comes with Mark's hand signed narrative card and certificate of authenticity. Should you wish for the box tray lid to be signed by Mark, this can be done by removing the protective shrink wrapping that each puzzle comes in.

    100% quality, 100% enjoyment!



    1. Released: 2023
    2. Collection: Retrospective 
    3. Edition Size: 100 
    4. Specification:
      - 26" x 20" completed size
      - Made in the United Kingdom
      - Sustainably sourced materials
      - UK sourced, vegan inks
    5. - 100% recycled board 
      - Complete with hand signed narrative card and certificate of authenticity 
    1. Get in touch for overseas delivery
View full product details

Newsletter Sign Up

We respect your privacy. Personal information will not be passed on to any third parties. You can unsubscribe at any point. Thank you.