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'May The Toys Be with You! - Standard Limited Edition
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A long time ago, in a bedroom far, far away…
Darkness has fallen, yet one solitary light remains, a light that is a symbol of sheer defiance to adhere to the first order for siblings Luke and Leia to put their toys away and go to bed. ‘I am your father and I command you both to slumber before I shall disconnect the power and capture all of your action figures and hold them captive in the depths of the basement.’
Meanwhile the brave duo feel that the force is strong and despite the imminent threat, they find a new hope and both draw their light sabres and face the threat before calmly uttering the words ‘BOLLOCKS WE WILL!’. When the pull of Luke and Leia’s Star Wars playsets is just too strong and their minds are well and truly away in another galaxy, these little toy troopers have no intention of crawling to bed, let alone tidying their room!Following on from my incredibly popular ‘Bollocks to Bedtime!’, ‘May The Toys Be With You!’ continues the story in unparalleled detail. So, if you are a Star Wars fan and refuse to grow up then this epic artwork is going to blow your mind!
I have been blown away by the reaction ‘Bollocks to Bedtime!’ since its release back in 2022, there was always the thought to expand on it over time and what better way to kick start that by transforming the children’s bedroom into a Star Wars shrine?! The first piece left a lot to your imagination with no clues as to the names of the siblings whose bedroom was on view so adding their names onto the furniture in magnetic letters is a sweet touch.
What we see is their bedroom littered with over 100 action figures, dolls, playsets, vehicles and spacecraft from the iconic Kenner toy series from years ago to show their absolute love for franchise, the number of things to spot is on another planet! This will keep you busy for light years to come! Creating this piece took an absolute age, not just the time to add in all the elements, but the research and planning to ensure the accuracy was there and the correct bias was achieved, making some iconic details were able to shine, whilst also making others incredibly difficult to spot.
As an artist, to be able to create pieces such as this is absolutely amazing as it gives me an opportunity to revisit my wonderful childhood and immerse myself in my memories to then allow you to do the same from interacting with my art, I feed off your reaction and feedback and helps me to create such authentic imagery for many to enjoy. I do hope that you love the impact of this piece and can enjoy trying to spot the toys that you had as a kid or maybe even still own today as an adult that refuses to grow up!
I can’t wait to hear your reaction, I’m confident as I feel that the force is strong with ‘May The Toys Be With You!
UTINI!
- Released: 2026
- Collection: Retrospective
- Edition Size: 45 + 5AP
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 25” x 18.5"
- Framed Size (Approx): 33.5” x 26"
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- Please allow approximately 14 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.
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If you fancy something truly unique instead of the black or white frame choices, you can upgrade to a stunning hand painted frame by Mark. You can either specify your choice of style and colours or leave it to Mark to work his magic. Simply add your comments at point of ordering.
A global collector base has seen hundreds of original works sold, making him a respected and successful artist within the contemporary art world.
Mixed Media British Artist Mark Davies was born in Bedfordshire in 1978 and studied Fine Art within the region with his early works being inspired by the compositional qualities of Piero Della Francesca and Giuseppe Arcimboldo whilst finding inspiration in the surrealism of Salvador Dali. Now living in St Neots Mark works full-time as a professional artist as part of the MD Studios set up from his beautiful, converted brick barn studio within the Cambridgeshire countryside.
Mark’s signature ‘Storyteller’ and 'Lost in Hollywood' collections showcase his ability to conceive and implement his own narrative to cherished fairy tales, classic fictional stories, and iconic movies to stunning effect. Inspired by the eloquence of Hans Christian Andersen and ingenuity of the Grimm Brothers, a whole host of much-loved stories have been turned on their head with each chapter being re-written as Mark embraces the often much more sinister plot and motives of the original authors that most don’t know exists as these classics are re-told to generation after generation.
As well as creating mesmerizing imagery full of detail there has always been a subtle and genuine moral quality to the work created to make you think a little deeper. Mark’s original works have created such a wonderful interaction between artist and audience as each searches out the detail and pieces together the plot with the hope that they can get an insight into Mark’s thinking whilst being encouraged to offer their own interpretation of what they see or often don’t see within the image. This genuine engagement has played a significant part in Mark’s gallery shows and appearances being so successful and truly special events.
As the body of work has grown so has Mark’s reputation for creating art with genuine meaning, art that stands on its own and that is driven by a fascinating multi-layered narrative like no other. His skill of storytelling has expanded across other areas including stage and screen as he delivers his signature style across a broad range of subjects and genres that continue to pull on the heart strings and embrace nostalgia and the memories that we all hold so fondly. In addition to building a solid gallery presence, Mark’s success has seen his work proudly displayed and selling within iconic venues that include the London Playhouse and Fortune Theatre within the iconic West End along with the highly respected Mall Galleries in London.
2023 has been another incredible year for Mark as his career continues to evolve. Most noticeably has seen the creation of 'The Hive' - a stunning creative gallery space within his studio that now proudly displays his artwork in a striking and engaging environment that allows his collectors to get up close to a diverse range of artworks. In addition to this, Mark's presence in America has strengthened as the result of a wonderful charity event that saw him create a special original piece that sold for more than $16,000, raising much needed funds and awareness in the fight against Alzheimer's.
With an incredible work ethic and a genuine respect and appreciation for his collectors, combined with a solid platform that the MD Studios brand offers, the future continues to look exciting for Mark. A growing list of celebrity clients and commercial projects along with an established gallery presence has led to Mark being a highly collectable and hugely respected British artist.
