Lee Henderson
LUCY IN THE SKY
2016
Original painting by British stencil artist Lee Henderson on canvas, in black, white, and a full range of grays; 7 layers of stencils in total; glossy varnish finish; and 4 small Swarovski crystals embedded in the stars.
46 × 61 × 4 cm
Unique
Location: Paris, France
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About the artwork
"Lucy in the Sky" is a spray-paint and stencil work on paper, referencing the Beatles song. It depicts a young girl in mid-flight over a field, her arms outstretched, set against a starlit night sky featuring a large, detailed moon. The layered spray and stencil technique creates soft gradients in the sky and crisp silhouette edges on the figure and the grassline—a hallmark of stencil-based street art. The piece is one of six variations, each slightly different, making it part of a small edition rather than a single unique original. This example is numbered 1/6 on the back and is signed and dated in black marker.
Expert opinion
Numbering a piece as 1/6 within a hand-finished, hand-sprayed series is a recognized practice in street art and stencil work, where a base stencil is reused but each print is individually modified and finished by hand, so no two are identical even though they share a numbered edition structure. This differs from a fine art print edition and should be described as such in any documentation.
About the artist
Lee Henderson is a British stencil artist known for his contributions to urban art. His practice often involves combining traditional painting techniques with spray paint and stenciling, drawing influences from street art culture. Henderson's career has seen his work exhibited in various galleries, primarily in the UK and Europe, establishing a presence within the contemporary art scene. His compositions frequently feature figures, often children or individuals in protective gear, set against vibrant, layered backgrounds.
Henderson's artistic output explores themes that resonate with modern society, often juxtaposing innocence or vulnerability with elements of urban decay or environmental concerns. His technique involves meticulous layering of stencils and freehand spray painting, creating works that possess both graphic precision and painterly depth. This approach allows for detailed figuration alongside expressive, abstract elements.
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