Robert Oxley
The Dark Knights | 2022
5 pieces
This 2022 installation of Robert Oxley's collection The Dark Knights: Close Encounters sees the artist transform three big cats into 'ethereal, astral' beings through his kaleidoscopic use of colour and form. Inspired by mythology and Arthurian legend, these limited edition artworks harness the powerful image of a lion, tiger and jaguar to create artworks that comment on the simultaneous strength and vulnerability of some of our endangered species of big cat.
Focussing on the face, Robert painted eyes of the animals first, keeping them at his eye level as he finished the piece so as to always "have dialogue with the animal".
Scroll to the bottom of this page to view previous instalments of The Dark Knights or head over to Robert's artist page to learn more about the artist.
Featured art (left to right): 'Phantasm', 'Spectre', 'Spirit', £795 or £2950 as a set of three.
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