About the artwork
At the heart of a misty, mountainous atmosphere tinged with shades of pink and orange, cyclists emerge in action. In the background, a fan disguised as a devil, or the devil himself, tries to follow the central cyclist, creating an emblematic scene for races such as the Tour de France. The bright, almost fluorescent tones of the background inject dynamic energy into the composition, while evoking a mountainous landscape. This perilous ascent, accompanied by the Devil, is perfectly in keeping with the title of the work: Climbing with the Devil. Urban artist Will Barras offers a visual composition driven by his passion for cycling, virtuously capturing movement and speed.
Expert opinion
A cycling enthusiast, Will Barras depicts the frenzy of a bike race in a dynamic, colorful environment.
About the artist
Born in 1973, Will Barras is an artist, illustrator and animation director living and working in London. Having grown up in Birmingham, he left to study graphic design at Bristol University in the 90s. Co-founding the Scrawl collective with artists Steff Plaetz and Mr. Jago, he contributed to the development of British urban art. Cityscapes, speed of movement, vehicles and cycling - Will Barras' subjects are varied. The decor of his works bears witness to an extraordinary dynamism. A keen traveler, he exhibits his work all over the world, in Europe, the United States and Asia. His work has been shown in Japan since 2002 at Parko Tokyo and Hanku Osaka, in Miami in 2007 at the Scope Art Fair and Primary Flight, and at the Urvanity Art Fair in Madrid in 2021 and 2022.
“When people look at my art, or appreciate art in general, it's because it's a place where you can just have a little space away from reality. I think art is a good way to escape, a chance to dream.”
Additional info
Framed
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