Ending 30th Oct, 2024 14:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 80

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Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'If Your Past Were On Fire Would You Go Back To Save It', 2016

Estimated at £800 - £1,200

Harland Miller (British 1964-), 'If Your Past Were On Fire Would You Go Back To Save It', 2016, offset lithograph in colours on paper, Blain Southern Exhibition poster, signed in black ink; sheet: 84 x 59.5cm; 90 x 65.5cm inc frame

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Auction: Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors, ending 30th Oct, 2024

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Harland Miller

Harland Miller gained recognition with his debut novel, *Slow Down Arthur, Stick to Thirty* (2000), which follows a young boy's journey through northern England with a David Bowie impersonator. Drawing from his life experiences, Miller views books as valuable objects, a sentiment reflected in his art. His paintings and paper creations evoke narratives rich in human emotion and tragicomedy, using titles and phrases to encourage varied interpretations.

Influenced by mid-century American Pop art and abstraction, Miller explores the potential of language in visual art, employing humor and irony to delve into the aesthetics of painting and the complexities of language. His work has attracted celebrities like Ed Sheeran and Rachel Weisz, with pieces selling for six figures at auction. Miller has exhibited globally, with solo shows in cities including London, Hong Kong, Berlin, Paris, and New York.