Beard in a Box
2007
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2007
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Beard in a Box is a 2007 by Nick Morley, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a face with a wild, tangled beard spilling out of a box. The box is bright red with a few small shapes inside—like a tiny person and a blue dot. The face wears a dark hat and a black coat with a red lining. The background is a flat blue, and the beard looks like it’s made of scribbled lines. The title *Beard in a Box* hints this might be a playful twist on the idea of keeping things contained. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to make it stand out. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
The artwork depicts a man wearing a hat and a red waistcoat, whose long beard extends beyond the confines of the image frame.
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Nick Morley makes contemporary prints with sharp, graphic lines and playful takes on everyday objects.
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