Why Is A Raven Like A Writing Desk - Edition

In Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk?, Kerry Darlington draws collectors into one of the most delightfully perplexing moments from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, where, as the Mad Hatter reminds us, “time has quite forgotten me.”

Alice sits at the tea table, thoughtful and quietly puzzled, caught in that familiar pause between question and answer. Around her, the scene begins to unravel in true Wonderland fashion, teacups stack and overflow, the Doormouse rests softly nearby, and a small bottle marked “Drink Me” waits patiently to be noticed.

Just beyond, the Cheshire Cat lingers with his unmistakable grin, half-hidden among the branches, while scattered playing cards and curious objects hint at a world where logic slips just out of reach. Every detail feels intentional, yet wonderfully unresolved, as though the answer is there, if only you look long enough.

Long inspired by the work of Arthur Rackham, Darlington returns to Wonderland here with a more figurative hand, allowing Alice herself to take focus, more present, more expressive, inviting you into her moment of curiosity.

Each unique edition is lovingly brought to life with a luminous resin finish and raised three-dimensional detailing, giving depth to the flowing tea, delicate porcelain, and those small, unexpected details waiting to be discovered. Beneath the surface, subtle silver leaf catches the light, shifting gently as the piece moves through the day.

Framed in a choice of Kerry’s signature finishes, from the cool elegance of silver and blue, to the crisp brightness of white gloss or the richness of dark and gold, the artwork sits beautifully within a considered space.

For collectors seeking something rarer still, the Artist Proofs are further enhanced with warm copper leaf, deepening the tones and adding another layer of distinction.

A moment suspended somewhere between sense and nonsense, Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk? reminds us that not every question needs an answer, only curiosity.

Specifications

• Medium: Limited Edition Mixed Media on board with 3D embellishments and a gloss resin finish.
  Medium: Artist Proof Edition on board with unique 3D embellishments and a gloss resin finish.
• Image Size: 38.5 x 38.5 cm / 15.15" x 15.15"
• Framed Size: 61.4 x 61.4 cm / 24.17" x 24.17" 
• Frame Choice: Signature Silver / Blue or in a White Gloss sculpted frame.
• Edition Size: Only 75 Editions and 20 Artist Proofs available worldwide.
• Signed by the artist
• Certificate of Authenticity included