Grandly Grimey: A Solo Show by James Mylne

Grandly Grimey, James Mylne’s latest solo exhibition at Notting Hill's Westbank Gallery, will consist of entirely new works inspired by classical ideals of beauty and the rococo paintings of 18th Century French artists such as Watteau and Boucher.

Showcasing his trademark awe-inspiring photo-realistic ballpoint pen drawings, the show features classical and baroque subjects subtly and humorously subverted with contemporary details, taking them into a modern and urban setting, as illustrated by “Marie-Anne Twist”, Mylne’s personal take on a traditional portrait of Marie-Antoinette, complete with tattoos and dog collar.

Hailed as a pioneer in his field, James Mylne has exhibited extensively and showed alongside the likes of Banksy, Damien Hirst and Peter Blake, while also collaborating with other artists such as photographers Terry O’Neil and Bill Wyman.