{"title":"Ed Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Lancashire and now based in Kent, Ed Chapman is recognised as one of the foremost contemporary mosaic artists working today. Celebrated for reimagining this ancient medium with striking originality, his work transcends tradition, transforming unconventional materials into sophisticated and compelling compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Chapman comes from a deeply artistic background, his parents met while studying at Liverpool College of Art alongside Stuart Sutcliffe and John Lennon. His mother, Margaret Chapman, was a renowned English illustrator and painter. His father Andrew was a sculptor and designer. This distinguished creative lineage continues to resonate in Ed’s work today; on occasion, he creates his intricate mosaics on an easel once used by the original Beatle himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his early twenties, Ed became fascinated with mosaic as a medium when, during art school, his brother was assigned to create a mosaic from paper torn from magazines.\u003cbr\u003eIntrigued by the process, Ed began experimenting with the technique himself. The results were immediately promising, his second portrait sold, and momentum quickly followed.\u003cbr\u003eIncredibly, the first gallery to exhibit his work sold both pieces before they were even put on display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince then, Chapman’s career has flourished internationally. His mosaics have been sold on every continent and are held in museum collections on both sides of the Atlantic. He has also been commissioned by a wide range of international celebrities and organisations. With growing recognition, the value of his work has steadily increased.\u003cbr\u003eDespite the technical complexity behind each piece, Chapman’s mosaics retain an accessible, ostensibly naïve character which has contributed to their inclusion in the art curricula of many UK schools, where students are encouraged to explore the medium by creating their own mosaic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have long been fascinated by the idea that ordinary, everyday materials can be transformed into something instantly recognisable, whether a portrait, a cityscape, or an iconic image.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the heart of my making mosaics is a desire to challenge both myself and the viewer. I enjoy working with materials that are rarely, or never, associated with fine art. Over the years, I \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ehave created mosaics using coins, sugar cubes, bullet casings, biscuits and even chewing gum, often as part of bespoke commissions. Each material brings its own character, limitations and possibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach of my works is composed of hundreds of individual pieces, whether ceramic or stone tiles, vinyl records, or guitar plectrums, which, when viewed up close, reveal a surprising and often unexpected construction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI enjoy inviting viewers to question the medium at first glance, only for them to discover, upon closer inspection, that the work is, in fact, a mosaic. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mona-lisa","title":"Mona Lisa","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium: Made from ceramic tiles\u003cbr\u003eDimension: 62 x 62 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Created: 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ed Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56257567031622,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/9627\/0918\/files\/1s._Mona_Lisa_by_Ed_Chapman.jpg?v=1774705653"},{"product_id":"david-bowie","title":"David Bowie","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium: Ceramic tiles and vinyl records \u003cbr\u003eDimension: 61 x 91 cm\u003cbr\u003eYear Created: 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ed Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56257573683526,"sku":null,"price":6750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/9627\/0918\/files\/1.7DavidBowiebyEdChapman.jpg?v=1774656543"},{"product_id":"bob-marley","title":"Bob Marley","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium: Vinyl records \u003cbr\u003eDimension: 61 x 91 cm\u003cbr\u003eYear Created: 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ed Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56257574633798,"sku":null,"price":6750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/9627\/0918\/files\/3.BobMarley_Legend_vinylrecords91x61cm_860fc563-10d8-460c-97fd-37fd6e9877bf.jpg?v=1774657506"},{"product_id":"limited-edition-print","title":"Queen Elizabeth II (Limited Edition Print)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION PRINT – QUEEN ELIZABETH II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking mosaic portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ed Chapman is available at the gallery as a limited edition Fine Art Print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, Ed Chapman has released a print edition of one of his original works, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a piece that reflects both artistic innovation and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on high-quality Fine Art Paper, this edition is strictly limited to just 70 copies. Each print is individually numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, complete with an official stamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotably, Chapman was in the process of completing the original portrait at the time he received news of the Queen’s passing, adding a poignant dimension to the work’s creation and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePrint size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 × 50 cm (unframed)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Museum-grade fine art paper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e Limited Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 of 70\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA refined and meaningful addition to any collection, this piece makes a thoughtful gift for admirers of both contemporary art and British heritage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo preserve the integrity of the print, it should not be displayed in direct sunlight. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This print is sold unframed. 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