FIFTY SHADES OF GREY FINE ART COLLECTION LAUNCHES

Author E. L. James collaborates with world-famous photographer and artist Raphael Mazzucco on new fine art limited edition collection

Collection launched at exclusive event at BAFTA headquarters

 A new limited edition fine art collection inspired by the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy was launched at an exclusive event held at BAFTA’s headquarters in London’s West End yesterday evening with E. L. James in attendance.

The eagerly anticipated collection sees world-famous fashion photographer turned fine artist Raphael Mazzucco bring his unique interpretation to the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon.

Four new limited edition works have been created by Mazzucco featuring beautiful photography overlaid with elements of collage and iconic phrases from the books. Each artwork is individually hand-signed by the artist and Fifty Shades of Grey author E. L. James, who was heavily involved in the collection’s development.

As one of the world’s most influential fashion photographers, Mazzucco has created iconic images for some of the world’s best-known brands over his twenty year career, including Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret and Guess Jeans. Deciding to swap the camera for canvas six years ago, Mazzucco’s arrival onto the art scene has been met with widespread critical acclaim. He is famed for his mixed media works which are strongly inspired by the female form and celebrate sophistication and sensuality, sharing common elements with the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy.

A global sensation, James’ captivating works have been published in 52 countries and she has sold over 125 million books to date.

Critically acclaimed artist Raphael Mazzucco said:

 “Fifty Shades of Grey is recognised as a worldwide cultural phenomenon and its influence is felt across the globe.

“My work very often includes an element of writing; often it’s words that come to me while I’m creating, sometimes song lyrics, sometimes poetry. It was therefore so natural to me to take the language of Fifty Shades of Grey and work that into these images. The process of translating the written word into a visual concept was incredibly enjoyable, and it’s so rewarding now to see the finished presentation.”
When asked about the collection E. L. James, author, said:

“I am thrilled to be involved with this project and to be working with an artist as inspired and original as Raphael Mazzucco.  He’s brought a tremendous passion and lust for life to his interpretation of Fifty Shades.”

Glyn Washington, Founder and Creative Director of Washington Green Fine Art, which publishes Mazzucco’s work in the UK, said:

“The delicately seductive appeal of this collection draws upon the captivating narrative of E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy to produce images as delicate as they are striking. Beautifully presented in a monochromatic mixed media composition, they represent the creative meeting of minds between Raphael Mazzucco and E.L. James.”

Published by Washington Green, the UK’s leading fine art publisher, in collaboration with Choice Fine Art and Clampett Studio Collections, each piece has been produced in an edition of 125 and costs £995. The collection will be available to buy from Castle Fine Art galleries nationwide from Friday 28^th October following the exclusive launch at BAFTA’s London headquarters.

For further information please see: www.castlefineart.com

“LATERS BABY”

“DEMANDING AREN’T YOU”

“PLEASE SIR”

“THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU”

Here are some fan photos from the opening evening:

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Thank you to Castle Gallery for providing this information and photos.