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James Joyce Abandoning Reason (Silver Diamond Dust) For Sale
James Joyce
Abandoning Reason (Silver Diamond Dust), 2021
Silkscreen on Somerset Satin White 410 GSM with diamond dust
37 3/8 x 37 3/8 in 95 x 95 cm
Edition
Edition of 15
About this work
What distinguishes Joyce’s practice—and drives his long-term collectability—is the sophistication behind his simplicity. Each print distills expression into essential shapes, creating compositions that feel playful at first glance but reveal rigorous balance, color strategy, and conceptual clarity upon closer inspection. This reductionist vocabulary has become a hallmark of his market, and the new release expands it with fresh palettes, refined curves, and subtle compositional shifts that deepen the narrative of his evolving practice.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2021
- Medium
- Silkscreen on Somerset Satin White 410 GSM with diamond dust
- Edition
- Edition of 15
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About the Diamond Dust Series Series
Discover the Diamond Dust Series by James Joyce, a compelling collection that exemplifies contemporary artistic innovation. This curated selection includes five distinct works: I Knew What Was Coming Next, You Couldn't Make It Up, Nothing Serious (Diamond Dust), Abandoning Reason (Yellow Diamond Dust), and Abandoning Reason (Silver Diamond Dust).
The series showcases Joyce's distinctive use of diamond dust technique, creating luminous surfaces that engage viewers through both visual complexity and conceptual depth. The varying applications—particularly across the yellow and silver iterations—demonstrate the artist's sophisticated exploration of materiality and perception.
Each piece in this series represents a significant moment in contemporary art collecting, appealing to discerning buyers seeking works with both aesthetic merit and investment potential. The diamond dust medium adds considerable market appeal, with pieces from this period increasingly recognized for their technical mastery and artistic significance.
These works are available for purchase. Contact us to enquire about availability, pricing, and acquisition details for the James Joyce Diamond Dust Series.
About James Joyce
James Joyce is a British artist, born in Wolverhampton, England, and educated at Walsall College of Art and Kingston University. He began his career in illustration before expanding his practice into painting, screen printing, and drawing.
Joyce is known for a bold, graphic visual language built around typographic forms and everyday imagery, often reworking familiar symbols and faces into flat, minimalist compositions. His style favors clean lines and balanced color, using simplicity to carry more complex or witty commentary beneath the surface. Much of his work engages with the visual language of branding and popular culture, reimagining recognizable imagery in a way that feels immediate and distinctly his own.
His profile grew significantly in 2015, when his rotating video installation, Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity, was featured in Banksy's exhibition Dismaland and selected by Banksy as the event's signature image. Joyce has also worked on commissions for major clients including Apple, Nike, and The New York Times, and has exhibited at institutions including the Royal Academy of Arts and Saatchi Gallery. His paintings are held in private collections worldwide.
Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking James Joyce's bold, graphic paintings and editions. Contact us to discuss available inventory.