Penny 'Hold On A Minute' Available

Artist: Penny
Title: Hold On A Minute
Medium: 31 Layer Hand Cut Stencil
Size: 14.2 x 7.5 cm
Edition: 60
Prices: £360

 

Penny is a renowned contemporary artist from the United Kingdom who has gained international acclaim for his incredibly intricate stencil work. Unlike many street artists who focus on large scale murals, Penny specializes in miniature detail and technical precision. He is best known for his ability to layer numerous hand cut stencils onto unconventional surfaces, most notably currency. By using banknotes from around the world as his primary canvas, he explores themes of consumerism, wealth, and societal value.

His process is remarkably labor intensive and requires a steady hand. Each piece often involves dozens of layers to achieve a photographic level of depth and shading. This mastery of the medium allows him to create social commentary that is both visually arresting and intellectually provocative. His subject matter frequently contrasts high culture with everyday objects or juxtaposes symbols of power with imagery of fragility.

Beyond currency, Penny has experimented with various materials including glass, wood, and even postage stamps. His work often features a signature level of transparency or three-dimensionality, achieved by painting on multiple layers of glass or resin. This technique gives his art a depth that sets it apart from traditional flat stencil graffiti. Despite his roots in the urban art scene, his meticulous approach has earned him a place in prestigious galleries and private collections globally. He remains a pivotal figure in the evolution of stencil art, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with a blade and a can of spray paint.