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Temporary Replacement Ears
Original
£1,650
Framed Size: 24" x 24"
Hand signed by Lee Ellis
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Temporary Replacement Ears
Original
£1,650
This artwork is sold framed
Hand signed by Lee Ellis
Medium: Original Painting
Artwork Size:
19" x
19"
Framed Size:
24" x
24"
Reference:
ART00217875
Artwork Description:
Size:24 x 24 in.
Lee Ellis’s original painting Temporary Replacement Ears, measuring 19" x 19", is a striking and provocative example of his darkly playful style. Against a warm ochre background, Ellis presents a brooding, textured figure rendered in sombre shades of teal and black. The face, deeply expressive and weathered, is offset by a cartoonish blue hat with oversized ears—an unmistakable nod to pop culture icons. This surreal addition adds a layer of humour and irony, transforming the melancholic portrait into a contemporary commentary on identity, absurdity, and the masks we wear.
The figure’s intense gaze and rugged features convey Ellis’s signature raw emotion, while the bold red garment, adorned with geometric black patterns, injects vibrancy and contrast. The piece teeters between the unsettling and the comical, capturing the viewer’s attention with its unique fusion of light-hearted imagery and psychological depth.
As a British multi-media artist based in Bristol, Ellis continues to push boundaries through his experimental use of oils, spray paints, and charcoal. His fascination with faces as vessels for expression allows each work to evolve organically, layer by layer. Temporary Replacement Ears epitomises Ellis’s ability to combine wit and pathos, exploring the complexities of human emotion with a distinctive, contemporary voice.
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Size:24 x 24 in.
Lee Ellis’s original painting Temporary Replacement Ears, measuring 19" x 19", is a striking and provocative example of his darkly playful style. Against a warm ochre background, Ellis presents a brooding, textured figure rendered in sombre shades of teal and black. The face, deeply expressive and weathered, is offset by a cartoonish blue hat with oversized ears—an unmistakable nod to pop culture icons. This surreal addition adds a layer of humour and irony, transforming the melancholic portrait into a contemporary commentary on identity, absurdity, and the masks we wear.
The figure’s intense gaze and rugged features convey Ellis’s signature raw emotion, while the bold red garment, adorned with geometric black patterns, injects vibrancy and contrast. The piece teeters between the unsettling and the comical, capturing the viewer’s attention with its unique fusion of light-hearted imagery and psychological depth.
As a British multi-media artist based in Bristol, Ellis continues to push boundaries through his experimental use of oils, spray paints, and charcoal. His fascination with faces as vessels for expression allows each work to evolve organically, layer by layer. Temporary Replacement Ears epitomises Ellis’s ability to combine wit and pathos, exploring the complexities of human emotion with a distinctive, contemporary voice.
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We offer free collection from gallery for all online orders.
Alternatively you can choose home delivery where artwork over £5,000 will usually be delivered by our own premium service, items below this amount are delivered by DPD.
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We will deliver your artwork free of charge to your gallery of choice where you can collect at your convenience.
International Delivery
International delivery is available for an additional cost, please contact our client services team or click here for more information
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