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A Worm In The Suburban Bud - Signed Print by Conor Harrington 2009 - MyArtBroker

A Worm In The Suburban Bud
Signed Print

Conor Harrington

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 100

Year: 2009

Size: H 51cm x W 44cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Conor Harrington’s A Worm In The Suburban Bud (signed) is estimated to be worth between £800 and £1,200. This screenprint, created in 2009, has an auction history of two total sales since its entry to the market on 20th August 2018. There have been no sales in the last 12 months or in the last five years. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
September 2019Whyte's Ireland
August 2018Chiswick Auctions United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Clearly discernible within the torrent of abstract forms is the human hand holding a rifle. The act of violence, representing the subject matter of this print and many other works created by Harrington in the last years, displays an unsettling dimension of anonymity. The holder of the rifle cannot be identified since, except for legs, hands, and a small fragment of a green vest, no more human characteristics are featured in the print. In fact, a large block of black paint covers the area where the human face should appear, thus making the questions of accountability key to this politically charged work. Harrington comments on the issues of power and violence that inform the subject matter and style of his prints: "Distortion [of the figures] is important to me because, whether it’s the Romans or the British, no one can stay dominant."

  • Irish-born artist, Conor Harrington, transcends artistic boundaries with his dynamic visual language. Born in 1980, Harrington seamlessly melds classical painting styles with more contemporary, abstract techniques. His monumental works weave narratives around gender, identity and social commentary, whilst his visual language brings together the old and the new, and draws parallels between cultural issues that transcend time. Harrington's bold strokes combined with subtle detail provoke introspection and have the ability to command attention in both urban and gallery spaces. This unique fusion of street and canvas cements Harrington's legacy in the urban art scene.