Description

A complex and highly detailed large-scale original collage by London-based contemporary artist Vincent Poole (b. 1960). Known for his intricate "polarized" technique, Poole bridges the gap between urban photography and fine art. This work features a striking female silhouette constructed entirely from thousands of hand-cut C-type photographic fragments, each meticulously pinned to a white board using multicoloured glass-headed pins.

The "mosaic" of images includes a dense collection of luxury branding (Chanel, Dior, Porsche, Tiffany & Co.), London cultural icons (the Underground logo, Black Cabs), and snippets of high-fashion photography. Poole’s signature style involves creating "coloured shadows" behind the pinned fragments, giving the silhouette a vibrant, glowing energy that appears to lift off the surface. This specific silhouette often appears in his works titled "Asset Stripper" or "London Diva," which explore themes of consumerism, urban identity, and the "stripping" of luxury culture into a single human form.

Key Details

• Artist: Vincent Poole (British, b. 1960)

• Medium: Mixed Media / Hand-cut C-Type Photo Collage on Board

• Technique: Fragments individually pinned with multicoloured glass-head pins; hand-painted acrylic shadows

• Subject: Female silhouette in a poised stance, composed of luxury brand logos and London street imagery

• Signature: Typically signed, dated, and titled by the artist on the verso (the reverse side of the board/frame)

• Dimensions: H:77in W:44in 

Condition Report

The artwork is in excellent contemporary condition. The C-type photographic elements retain high color saturation and gloss with no signs of UV fading or "yellowing". All glass-headed pins are present and securely fastened to the board. The white background remains clean and free of abrasions. The custom white box frame is structurally sound and protects the three-dimensional nature of the pinned collage.

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