component of his artistic oeuvre, using it to add the glamour that his subjects command. The luminous effect is both beautiful and alluring, and heightens an already overwhelming sensory experience. Diamond dust elevates this body of work to an intriguing truth; no two people will view the same piece in the same way. The sheen created by the diamond dust dictates that it will reflect differently according to the light sources around it, and the same piece will appear transformed. His portfolio showcases a selection of popular cultural icons throughout history – from the worlds of film, fashion, modelling and music – in glorious detail. As a renowned figurative artist, Simon Claridge has made it his raison d’être to capture images that strike a chord with his wider audience. Claridge also visually acknowledges and chronicles timeless society figures from the annals of music history, the catwalks of the fashion world as well as cinematic greats. His most recent collections, produced in collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox, Playboy and Brigitte Bardot, have cemented his standing on the UK art scene.
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