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Hamish says: "I have taken the well-known, high renaissance image of St Michael defeating Satan and switched roles. St Narcissus, in his designer label, muscle hugging top is bullying the laid out, Primark wearing underdog. He is so indulgent in his need for superiority that he is taking selfies as he stamps on the chest of his modestly dressed opponent, the stick obviously replaces St Michael’s sword. Ultimately this is a painting about the futility of wanting power over others and the trappings of so called success. It is an ongoing condition with people and a subject that was a joy to paint! On a technical point, it is wonderful trying to capture the quality of these classic, biblical paintings while adding a contemporary flavour."
Discover more artwork by Hamish Blakely here.
Hamish says: "I have taken the well-known, high renaissance image of St Michael defeating Satan and switched roles. St Narcissus, in his designer label, muscle hugging top is bullying the laid out, Primark wearing underdog. He is so indulgent in his need for superiority that he is taking selfies as he stamps on the chest of his modestly dressed opponent, the stick obviously replaces St Michael’s sword. Ultimately this is a painting about the futility of wanting power over others and the trappings of so called success. It is an ongoing condition with people and a subject that was a joy to paint! On a technical point, it is wonderful trying to capture the quality of these classic, biblical paintings while adding a contemporary flavour."
Discover more artwork by Hamish Blakely here.
Whether it was sketching his favourite comic book superheroes or drawing caricatures of his school teachers, a childhood affinity for art paved the way for a successful career for Hamish.
In 1995, we opened our first-ever gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon. With just one goal in mind - to make our art accessible to all - our fledgling company began to spread its roots.
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