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My Kingdom is Great (Labyrinth) - Standard Limited Edition
- I have mentioned before how I enjoy and encourage the interaction with those that follow and collect my work and I loved seeing the responses when I asked what movies would be welcome this year. Labyrinth was another film that was requested and it got me thinking how I could deliver that. ‘Lost in Hollywood 2’ in 2019 saw me release ‘You Have No Power Over Me’ which was a truly beautiful and enchanting ballroom scene that has proven so popular and often purchased for the fact that the image itself was so wonderful without even knowing that it was based on Labyrinth. I love that!
This movie is so surreal, light and dark in abundance and is perfect for me to showcase my way of thinking, I could create so many different pieces just from the movie and its narrative. What you see with ‘My Kingdom is Great’ is that blend of my ‘Storyteller’ works and the more obvious ‘Lost in Hollywood’ approach. The forest scene is absolutely stunning with the most beautiful lighting that shines through, it was the perfect backdrop to then introduce the cherished characters from the movie.
The plan for this piece was to approach the composition in similar ways to ‘Fight or Flight’ and ‘Lithium’ that showed the lead character from behind, where you can’t see their face, which allows for the audience to find a strong affiliation with the figure. If you look at the aforementioned pieces you will see that the woman is being watched by a solitary deer that is guiding her on her journey. That detail exists beautifully in this scene, and is actually born from an incredibly powerful and surreal moment from years back whilst working in the studio amongst some truly awful trauma in my personal life. I was charging around as I do here and walked out of the back door to be met with a majestic white stag that was stood on the driveway just watching. That connection seemed to last an age before it ran off down the drive and across the road, into the field before disappearing into the woodland. It created such an effect on me and has been depicted in my works since.
However, there is more than one that is vying for the girl’s attention. The ‘Goblin King’ is shown as the owl from the movie that is perched across from Sarah. It is the battle between good and evil that plays out silently here, which way will she turn? Strength in numbers is represented through including her new found friends, Hoggle, Ludo, Didymus and Ambrosius. Now this was a dilemma, the image worked so wonderfully when it was just Sarah, Jareth and the deer, albeit with a solitary wolf stood watching. Yet ultimately the movie showed good winning out, so I wanted to keep to that message and by introducing her friends it reinforced the impact of being surrounded by people that can and will make a difference to your decision-making and happiness.
In addition to this sentiment, I knew that those fans of the movie would more than likely hope to see these bizarrely beautiful characters. I could have added more but it would have been at the risk of diluting the impact of the message. Watching Labyrinth always reminds me of Christmas and family time, not a bad thing eh. I have loved working on this piece, it shows how I have evolved as an artist since the early years through pushing myself as well as the personal experiences that have shaped my mindset and my work. Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here.
My Kingdom is Great.
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- Released: 2025
- Collection: Lost in Hollywood 2025
- Edition Size: 45 + 5AP
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 30” x 18.5"
- Framed Size (Approx): 38.5” x 26"
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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.
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