Chaplin art00221437 Ellis's expressive technique blends realism

Ellis's expressive technique blends realism with abstraction — detailed eyes that seem almost human in their empathy are set against splashes and drips of paint that give the work its dynamic and abstract quality

united in their shared humanity

This dynamic piece draws the viewer into a vivid world of layered emotions and social commentary

Craig Alan has gained international recognition for his innovative approach

Her love for flowers is palpable in every layered petal and curve

Chaplin art00221437 Ellis's expressive technique blends realismSize: 30 x 38 in. Chaplin by Mr Brainwash is a 22 x 30 inch mixed media artwork that pays tribute to one of cinemas most enduring icons, Charlie Chaplin. The piece features Chaplins timeless image, painted in a stencil like monochrome style, holding a dripping paint roller, as if in the act of creating the very graffiti that surrounds him. The background is a vibrant explosion of colour, layered with newspaper clippings, spray painted phrases like