I N T H E F R A M E Simon Claridge
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Speaking to us ahead of the collection’s launch event in Mayfair back in May 2017, Simon was keen for collectors both of his work and Terry’s alike to understand that: “Terry O’Neill is a true icon and, whilst it’s hard to improve on the originals, it is my hope that the diamond dust application has birthed a new generation of his work.” Building layer upon layer of colour and shade, Simon’s application of diamond dust gives a multi-faceted luminosity that changes according to the light source around it. Viewed by candlelight, sunlight or in artificial light, the work offers an endless array of glittering facades that continue to evolve and tantalise the eye. It certainly won the approval of Terry O’Neill himself, who Simon freely admits is one of his biggest heroes and therefore whose approval he was most keen to gain. “Simon’s unique interpretation of my work through the Diamond Dust collection is fabulous. The silkscreening and diamond dust process is fascinating and highly intricate, and it is impossible not to be impressed by the level of detail that has gone into each piece.”
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