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Stuck In The Middle With You (Reservoir Dogs) - Original
- I absolutely love Tarantino and this film especially, this along with Pulp Fiction were films that I studied at College so is great to strike it back up again. There are a number of classic scenes from the films but the warehouse torture one sticks with me, largely down to discovering the Steelers Wheel track so I have gone with this as the base for this piece. I wanted to make clear references to the film but put my take on it so it doesn’t look like I have tried to recreate the scene but used the wrong chair for example.
The scene itself is a classic representation of the iconic scene with the solitary wooden chair taking pride of place - for me it had to be as it is a strong graphic in its’ own right. I have combined a mix of obvious links to the film albeit with a different take on the actual object in instances along with really obscure references where the viewer might have to really think what the reason for inclusion is, perfect for those who genuinely love the film.
The buildings’ walls have references to Jack rabbit Slim, Stanley Kubricks’ The Killing, Madonnas’ Like A Virgin, Scrawled question asking who the F*ck killed nice guy eddie and has been sprayed with bullets and blood. The ceiling has beautiful ageing detail, there is also a reference ‘QT The Class of 92’ referencing the release year, Tarantino initials and the dogs themselves whilst also playing on the Manchester football ties as it is such a well used phrase.
The central chair features blood stains, cracking, smouldering textures to represent the horror that it has played its’ part in. Showing signs of a struggle, the chair has been taped up with the silver tape that was used to gag the police officer. A solitary black tie, pair of shades, LAPD badge sit on the cushion. As does a bottle of Mexican tequila - this is a more subtle clue, referencing the police officers’ nationality and the Mexican stand off that exists within the film.
The film plays out the fear that there is a rat on the loose, identified as Mr Orange - the rat trap with glowing orange light that captivates and entices the rat towards is a cool way of embracing this. I wanted to showcase the quality soundtrack from the film as music especially was so key to the particular scene. So there is an old record player/radio branded ‘TARANTINO’ and is surrounded by objects that relate to songs from the soundtrack - Madonna Like A Virgin, a little green bag, a lime in a coconut and tacos, another gun of the same make lays close by.
Finally further embracing Tarantinos’ love of foreshadowing there are subtle areas of smoke coming into the scene that hint at something being out of view, maybe a cigarette or a gun smoking or a fire about to start? -
- Released: 2016
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
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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.
