Emulsion, oil, felt tips and paint pens on deconstructed Harvey Nichols paper shopping bag in 2/3 painted wood frame.

85x66x5cm

£1,350

The balaclava has gone from the stereotypical uniform of the criminal to an item of clothing re-designed by luxury brands to be desired by those it was previously used to intimidate.

Some artists decide to remain anonymous, which by chance or design can create a mystique around their work. Here we see a portrait in which the subject’s face is covered.

As part of a ‘recycling turn’ in curatorial practice, Mitchell re-appropriates the low status waste of capitalism, using it as the raw materials for his artworks.