Brick Lane
2008
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2008
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Brick Lane is a 2008 by Richard Roberts, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a red brick wall with two signs. The top sign reads "BRICK LANE E.I." in bold white letters. Below it is a smaller white sign with black text in a different script. The bricks look worn and uneven, with some dark streaks and patches. The edges of the print are framed in black. The smaller sign uses Bengali script, which hints at a cultural mix in the area. The artist focused on simple shapes and colors, making the wall feel real and textured. Check out Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this one.
A screenprint by Richard Roberts from 2008 depicts a brick wall featuring street signs for Brick Lane E1, and it is signed by the artist.
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Richard Roberts makes small, repeatable images: screen prints of London corners like Brick Lane and Umit Cinema, and everyday things like Extra Chilli Sauce.
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