We Are All Mad Here - Original - SOLD

We Are All Mad Here - Kerry Darlington

“We're all mad here.” Few words capture the delicious absurdity of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland quite like the Cheshire Cat's famous declaration. In We Are All Mad Here, Kerry Darlington brings together two of literature's most beloved characters, Alice and the Cheshire Cat, in a wonderfully whimsical original study that celebrates curiosity, imagination and the peculiar magic of Wonderland.

Perched upon a slender branch, the Cheshire Cat wears his unmistakable mischievous grin, his striped body curled comfortably beside Alice as though the extraordinary were the most ordinary thing in the world. Below him, Alice turns towards us, her expression caught somewhere between innocence, curiosity and quiet bewilderment. Around them, delicate branches and softly outlined clouds create an enchanting scene that feels suspended between reality and a dream.

In Carroll's original story, the Cheshire Cat is one of Wonderland's most intriguing inhabitants. Appearing and disappearing at will, sometimes leaving nothing behind but his famous grin, he offers Alice cryptic advice as she attempts to navigate a world where logic has been turned delightfully upside down. Their encounters are among the most memorable in the novel, reminding us that sometimes the most extraordinary discoveries begin when we abandon the rules of the ordinary world.

Kerry's interpretation captures this wonderfully eccentric relationship, where the Cat becomes both an unlikely guide and a playful reminder that Wonderland operates according to its own peculiar logic. His knowing smile contrasts beautifully with Alice's thoughtful expression, creating a charming dialogue between innocence and mischief, curiosity and wisdom.

Unlike Kerry Darlington's richly coloured fantasy paintings, this unique original study embraces the understated beauty of hand-painted sepia washes, allowing the artist's delicate draughtsmanship and expressive characterisation to take centre stage. The warm monochromatic tones lend the composition a nostalgic, almost storybook quality, while the matte resin finish provides a beautifully considered final surface.

The relationship between Alice and her enigmatic feline companion makes We Are All Mad Here a natural addition to Menagerie, Kerry Darlington's celebration of extraordinary creatures, unlikely friendships and the unforgettable characters who inhabit our favourite stories.

A one-of-a-kind original artwork, We Are All Mad Here is a delightful tribute to the joy of being a little different, the courage to remain curious and the wonderful possibility that perhaps a little madness is simply another kind of magic.

Specifications

• Medium: Unique Original Study. Hand Painted Sepia washes on board with matte resin.
• Image Size: 17.8 x 17.8 cm / 7" x 7"
• Framed Size: 40 x 40 cm / 15.74" x 15.74"
• Frame: Signature Silver / Blue sculpted frame.
  

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