{"product_id":"lost-balloon-original-chris-chapman","title":"Lost Balloon - Original","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Chapman’s '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost Balloon'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original acrylic painting on board, bringing his wonderfully dry humour to one of contemporary art’s most instantly recognisable visual motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre of the composition, Chapman places his familiar gallery visitor and canine companion before an artwork-within-an-artwork: a playful reimagining of Banksy’s iconic balloon imagery. Signed mischievously as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pranksy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the piece transforms the gallery wall into part of the joke, blurring the line between viewing art and becoming part of its story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast is brilliantly judged. The stark black-and-white stencil-inspired image and vivid pink heart balloon sit against Chapman’s warm, characterful interior, while the quietly seated pair below introduce the gentle observational humour for which his paintings are loved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a parody, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost Balloon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a witty reflection on how famous images become embedded in popular culture; instantly recognised, endlessly interpreted and experienced afresh by every viewer who stands before them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Chapman originals, contemporary British art and playful art-inspired paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost Balloon'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together humour, nostalgia and one particularly clever art-world reference in an entirely original composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Original Acrylic on Board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImage Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59.5 x 59.5 cm \/ 23.42\" x 23.42\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFramed Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e87 x 87 cm \/ 34.25\" x 34.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Distressed Silver \/ Black Wooden Frame with White Slip as shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chris Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57477976752501,"sku":"CCHG0141","price":7816.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/2445\/files\/LostBalloon-OriginalCCUnframedWEB.jpg?v=1786634042","url":"https:\/\/wyecliffe.com\/en-ae\/products\/lost-balloon-original-chris-chapman","provider":"Wyecliffe Original Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}