The Connor Brothers are renowned for their playful and subversive take on the conventions of pulp fiction cover art, often paired with witty, thought-provoking quotes from some of history’s greatest poets, cynics, and wits. This captivating piece features a woman in a red dress, her piercing gaze turned back toward us, exuding an air of mystery and allure. The caption above, reading “I can resist everything except temptation,” perfectly complements her expression, evoking themes of desire and self-control with a sharp, ironic twist.
Prized by collectors and art enthusiasts alike, The Connor Brothers’ works are celebrated for their satirical wit, global renown, and ability to provoke both reflection and laughter. Their distinctive style blends nostalgia with contemporary commentary, making their pieces highly sought after in the art world.
This artwork is part of a limited series, one of six works by The Connor Brothers available for purchase, with the seller open to offers for the entire collection. Additionally, the piece is from the 2019 release and includes two artist’s proofs, further enhancing its exclusivity and value.
| Medium: | Hand painted paperback |
| Format: | Silkscreen |
| Size (Framed): | 10.5 x 8" |
| Size (Unframed): | 7 x 4" |
| Signed: | No |
| Condition: | Excellent |
| Provenance: | Original sales invoice |
| Limited Edition: | Edition 1 of 2 |
Mike Snelle and James Golding—who make art under the moniker “the Connor Brothers”—juxtapose pin-up style portraits of women with blocks of solid color and deadpan snippets of text.
The British artists’ chic, slick paintings and works on paper explore artifice and sensational storytelling, themes that they initially folded into their fictional artist personas: The Connor Brothers at first maintained that they were twin brothers who had escaped from a California cult to start creating art, although they have since shed this fictional backstory.
The Connor Brothers have exhibited in London, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney.
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