Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity

James Joyce, Limited Edition, Edition Size: 11
£2,250
Framed Size: 28" x 28"
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Framed This artwork is framed by hand to order. Unframed Artwork size: 22" x 22"
Hand Signed by the Artist

Size:28 x 28 in.

James Joyce’s Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity (22" x 22") is a masterclass in minimalism and irony. The artwork presents a bold yellow circle—an unmistakable echo of ... Read More

Edition Size: 11
Medium: Silkscreen Paper Edition
Reference: ART00237930
Perseverance In The Face Of...
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Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity

James Joyce
Limited Edition
£2,250

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Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity

Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity

Limited Edition
£2,250
This artwork is sold framed
Hand Signed by the Artist
Sold with a Certificate Of Authenticity
Edition Size: 10
Medium: Silkscreen Paper Edition
Artwork Size: 22" x 22"
Framed Size: 28" x 28"
Reference: ART00237930
Artwork Description:

Size:28 x 28 in.

James Joyce’s Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity (22" x 22") is a masterclass in minimalism and irony. The artwork presents a bold yellow circle—an unmistakable echo of the ubiquitous smiley face—reduced to its simplest elements: two black ovals and a curved line. Yet, rather than sitting upright, the face is tilted, its features slipping towards the lower edge of the composition, transforming an icon of optimism into one of quiet resilience and humour.

Rendered in glittering yellow and black, the work glows with a deceptive cheerfulness. The sparkling surface suggests celebration and energy, while the skewed positioning of the features invites a deeper reflection on balance, persistence, and absurdity in the modern age. With remarkable economy, Joyce captures the tension between surface-level positivity and the chaos beneath it — a wry commentary on the way we present happiness in an age dominated by digital symbols and instant gratification.

As with all of Joyce’s work, the simplicity is deliberate. Through precision and restraint, he distils complex emotional and cultural truths into graphic clarity. Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity stands as a brilliant emblem of endurance, irony and joy — a smile that persists, even as the world tilts off its axis.

 

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Size:28 x 28 in.

James Joyce’s Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity (22" x 22") is a masterclass in minimalism and irony. The artwork presents a bold yellow circle—an unmistakable echo of the ubiquitous smiley face—reduced to its simplest elements: two black ovals and a curved line. Yet, rather than sitting upright, the face is tilted, its features slipping towards the lower edge of the composition, transforming an icon of optimism into one of quiet resilience and humour.

Rendered in glittering yellow and black, the work glows with a deceptive cheerfulness. The sparkling surface suggests celebration and energy, while the skewed positioning of the features invites a deeper reflection on balance, persistence, and absurdity in the modern age. With remarkable economy, Joyce captures the tension between surface-level positivity and the chaos beneath it — a wry commentary on the way we present happiness in an age dominated by digital symbols and instant gratification.

As with all of Joyce’s work, the simplicity is deliberate. Through precision and restraint, he distils complex emotional and cultural truths into graphic clarity. Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity stands as a brilliant emblem of endurance, irony and joy — a smile that persists, even as the world tilts off its axis.

 

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Spread the cost over up to 20 months with absolutely no interest to pay across all artworks.

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