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Explore James Joyce's compelling Works on Paper collection, a vibrant series that demonstrates the artist's mastery of color, typography, and conceptual wit. Featuring striking titles like Like (Red), Like (Blue), and You're Killing Me (Pink) alongside introspective pieces such as Nothing Serious and Happy Hour Is Any Hour, this body of work showcases Joyce's distinctive approach to contemporary art practice.
The Works on Paper series captures a pivotal moment in the artist's career, blending playful language with bold visual statements. Each work reveals Joyce's sophisticated understanding of how text and form interact, creating pieces that engage viewers on both intellectual and emotional levels. The varied palette—from deep blacks to luminous pearls—adds depth and complexity to seemingly simple compositions.
These works have gained significant recognition among collectors seeking meaningful contemporary pieces with lasting investment potential. Whether you're building a collection or seeking a standout individual work, this series offers exceptional quality and conceptual substance.
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Five Facts About James Joyce Works on Paper
James Joyce is a London-based artist and graphic designer, born in Wolverhampton, England, who studied at Walsall College of Art before completing his design education at Kingston University.
Joyce exhibited work at Banksy's Dismaland exhibition in Weston-super-Mare in 2015.
His practice frequently reworks recognizable cultural symbols — including the classic yellow smiley face and corporate logos such as Facebook's — into playful, text-driven compositions.
Works on Paper includes the Like series (2019), which reproduces the Facebook "thumbs up" icon across multiple colorways as a comment on digital-age approval and validation.
Joyce's work blends typography, color, and conceptual wit, drawing on his background as a graphic designer to give his gallery prints a distinctive commercial-art visual language.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Joyce Works on Paper prints for sale are available at Guy Hepner Gallery, 177 Tenth Avenue, New York. We offer authenticated editions with full provenance documentation sourced from the secondary market and directly from publishers.
James Joyce Works on Paper works — 9 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
Pricing for James Joyce Works on Paper prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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