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‘Never Grow Old, Never Die.’ (The Lost Boys) - Canvas Limited Edition
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In 2019, I created ‘Thou Shalt Not Fall’ and that has continued to be well received, with many a request for a follow up piece and especially to step inside the Vampires Lair! It’s interesting how the ‘The Lost Boys’ movie has such a mix of reactions from people never having seen it to others who absolutely view it as a cult film and obsess over it. I remember watching it originally and parts of it being incredibly scary, the whole concept of being bitten and becoming a vampire has always creeped me out.
I created ‘Never Grow Old, Never Die’ immediately after finishing ‘Lost in Hollywood X’ which is a piece dominated by movie characters and I wanted to go the other way with the Lost Boys scene, after all it’s often what you can’t see that is the scariest, what lurks in the shadows or just out of sight, watching, creeping. It is an approach that has always driven my ‘Storyteller’ portfolio where scenes rely on you seeking out and deciphering the detail and clues to help to understand the story that has been written. I do love that. Personally, I feel this latest piece is more intense because of not being blatant.
I didn’t want to create a scene that was cold, muted and dark. I preferred warmth and ultimately trickery, disguising reality and luring you into a false sense of security and safety. I feel that the colour palette works so well and love the little bursts of vibrant greens and pinks that contrast against the moonlit sky and the fallen chandelier. The combination of an eerie static and movement of the flames is another quality that I love. Another thing that I really enjoyed whilst creating this image was the soundtrack, there are so many great songs, which is your favourite?
I won’t list out all the references that I have included as I prefer you to seek them out, if you are a big fan of the movie then I hope I have done justice to such an intense movie! There is still so many possibilities for follow on pieces with this film, those ideas will never grow old or die.
- Released: 2026
- Collection: Lost in Hollywood X
- Edition Size: 20 + 5AP
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 36” x 27"
- Framed Size (Approx): 41.5” x 32"
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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.
