Say Cheese 1.6 (A)
Description
Premium quality screen-print
Limited edition of 20
Dimensions
545x1000mm (paper size)
Medium
8-layer screenprint on white Fabriano paper (300gsm).
Utilises the spot colour screenprinting process.
Numbered, titled, and signed by the artist in pencil.
Year
2022
Genre
Urban Art
Pop Art
Street Art
New Contemporary
Star Wars
Darth Vader
Stormtrooper
Banksy
About this work
"This artwork is an example of me indulging a passion that began in childhood. I’d hate to think of how many times my brothers and I watched the original Star Wars trilogy back growing up in the 80's. Best of all was episode 5 (the middle movie), the greatest sequel of all time, and my favourite movie ever… The Empire Strikes Back.
The scene depicted in this painting comes just as Luke prematurely leaves Yoda’s training to try to rescue his friends. I’ve captured this moment of suspense as Luke confronts Vader for the first time. Not long after this first lightsaber fight Darth Vader tells Luke he is his father.
A major theme in my work for over a decade and a half has been my self-titled ‘Digital Dilemma’. I’m sure the move to a more technological future is hurting us in many ways. None more so than social media (ironic as I utilise the platform in my art career) - selfies, seeking others approval, disconnecting from what really matters.
Here, these two Stormtroopers can’t believe their luck. Vader is about to teach this Rebel a thing or two, as some Stormtroopers look on… 'Quick take a pic for our Instagram!'
May the force be with you…"
-Brad Novak