About the Work
We are excited to present two new editions by Richard Phillips, titled Margot (2024) and Cillian (2024). These limited edition archival pigment prints on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching paper are each available in an edition of 150.
Richard Phillips revisits the theme of celebrity within the context of modern visual culture, a subject he first explored over a decade ago in his 'Most Wanted' exhibition. These works, commissioned for 'The Art of Cinema' book by The Wrap in conjunction with the Oscars ceremony, delve into the public personas of 2024’s prominent actors, Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy. Through these portraits, Phillips eschews the typical portrayals found in mass media, opting instead for a classical drawing approach that seeks to unveil the deeper psychological and physical essence of each actor, beyond their familiar cinematic roles. This shift from commercial idolatry to a more introspective examination offers a unique view into the complex interplay of celebrity, art, and perception.
Artist Biography
Richard Phillips, born in 1962 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, is a renowned painter whose work critically examines themes of sexuality, politics, power, and death as portrayed in mainstream media. By applying classical painterly techniques to popular images, Phillips estranges these familiar visuals, charging them with new meanings. His unique style reinterprets photographic images of politicians with vivid neon hues and transforms supermodels into academic paintings, enhancing their status as pop icons. Throughout his career, Phillips has consistently subverted the glossy idealism of advertising, revealing a resistance to its overt seductions. Phillips' academic journey in art began with a B.F.A from Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, in 1984, followed by an M.F.A from Yale University School of Art, Connecticut, in 1986. His career includes significant solo museum exhibitions at prestigious venues such as Kunsthalle Zürich, Switzerland; Kunstverein Hamburg, Germany; Le Consortium, Dijon; and Dallas Contemporary, Texas. His works are part of major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, Tate Modern in London, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, Phillips ventured into filmmaking, with notable premieres like Lindsay Lohan and Sasha Grey at the 54th Biennale di Venezia, and First Point at Art Unlimited at Art Basel. Richard Phillips lives and works in New York City, where he continues to influence and critique contemporary culture through his art.
Authentication & Resale
Signed, dated, and numbered by the artist on front. This work is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by Exhibition A.
Be sure to keep your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) in a safe place. We are unable to replace or reissue COAs.
Framing
To frame this art work please contact help@exhibitiona.com.Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
Unframed work ships within 5 business days of your order. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Please allow 2-4 weeks for framing and delivery. Need it faster? Expedited options may be available by emailing help@exhibitiona.com. All work ships from the US. International customers are responsible for any customs, duty, or VAT charges.
If you change your mind after placing your order, please email us at help@exhibitiona.com within 24 hours. We will not be able to accommodate cancellations for framed orders after that time period (as your frame will have been ordered and cut within that time period). We may not be able to accommodate your request to cancel your order for an unframed work after 24 hours if it has been packaged and processed by our fulfillment center.
We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing help@exhibitiona.com.
