According to the artist, C3PO and R2D2 are "one of the greatest duos in the history of cinema" as well as leading characters in the Star Wars franchise. Although the plot of 'Star Wars: A New Hope' (1977) was a bit too complex for the artist who was very young at the time of its release, he distinctly remembers the droid duo and associates them with the nostalgia of family gathering in front of the TV, fighting for the seat, and watching together. Autumn 2022 sees mysterious artist Whathisname add to his renowned Gone Series with well-known and loved characters from some of our favourite sci-fi films, including C3PO and R2D2. 

Perfectly capturing the characters' silhouette and aura whilst remaining obscured, this simple yet impactful artwork by Whatshisname reflects his aim of conveying "our childhood heroes [reaching] out to us with an extended hand and saying, 'Hello, I’m still here, do you remember me?' or if those are fading memories, they are saying goodbye.

Shop our full portfolio of art by Whatshisname here or learn more about this collection on our blog.