Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - The Joker in Brass
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The Joker in Brass is a 2025 limited-edition mixed-media portrait by Tijs Dragtsma (2/10), created with solid brass nails on a matte black acrylic background, framed in a handmade Dutch float frame, measuring 53 × 53 cm incl. frame, signed and with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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The Joker in Brass, A Tribute to Heath Ledger
Introducing “The Joker in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural portrait of cinema’s most iconic villain.
No paint, ink, or print, the commanding presence of Heath Ledger’s unforgettable Joker emerges purely through structure, shadow, and shine. From a distance, the silhouette is instantly recognizable. Up close, it dissolves into a golden rhythm, each nail reflecting light against a deep matte black acrylic background.
Solid brass meets fragile acrylic glass, a combination of strength and fragility that captures the duality of the Joker himself.
The use of pure brass gives a warm, golden glow. Over time, the nails may develop a natural patina, a subtle, living finish that deepens the character of the work and ensures each piece becomes increasingly unique.
Depending on the light, the portrait shifts in tone and dimension, sharp and sculptural from the side, soft and haunting from the front.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique, but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, and signed and numbered on the reverse, this work offers a contemporary homage to one of cinema’s most legendary performances.
About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma
Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio, known for developing a distinctive visual language through precision, light, and industrial materials.
He is best known for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of brass or steel nails are precisely positioned using digitally controlled processes and finished entirely by hand. The resulting portraits balance raw strength with delicate detail, creating sculptural works in which light and shadow continuously transform the image.
Dragtsma began developing his artistic practice in June 2024. Since then, his works have entered private collections across the world, from Miami to Japan and throughout Europe, and are represented by several galleries. His rapidly evolving practice is driven by a desire to push material boundaries rather than follow trends, placing process, physical presence, and experimentation at the heart of his work.
He is currently working towards a period of major artistic expansion, with new techniques and international presentations in development, positioning this moment as the formative phase of a long-term artistic trajectory.
Each artwork is designed and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, and exists as a unique piece or in strictly limited editions.
His practice stands at the intersection of art, engineering, and innovation, with a focus on building a body of work intended to endure beyond the present moment.
Specifications
Title: The Joker in Brass, A Tribute to Heath Ledger
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 10 pieces, This is number 2/10
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
This artwork is an independent artistic tribute. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, or authorized by Warner Bros. or DC Comics.
For behind-the-scenes content and creation process, visit Instagram: @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
The Joker in Brass, A Tribute to Heath Ledger
Introducing “The Joker in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural portrait of cinema’s most iconic villain.
No paint, ink, or print, the commanding presence of Heath Ledger’s unforgettable Joker emerges purely through structure, shadow, and shine. From a distance, the silhouette is instantly recognizable. Up close, it dissolves into a golden rhythm, each nail reflecting light against a deep matte black acrylic background.
Solid brass meets fragile acrylic glass, a combination of strength and fragility that captures the duality of the Joker himself.
The use of pure brass gives a warm, golden glow. Over time, the nails may develop a natural patina, a subtle, living finish that deepens the character of the work and ensures each piece becomes increasingly unique.
Depending on the light, the portrait shifts in tone and dimension, sharp and sculptural from the side, soft and haunting from the front.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique, but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, and signed and numbered on the reverse, this work offers a contemporary homage to one of cinema’s most legendary performances.
About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma
Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio, known for developing a distinctive visual language through precision, light, and industrial materials.
He is best known for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of brass or steel nails are precisely positioned using digitally controlled processes and finished entirely by hand. The resulting portraits balance raw strength with delicate detail, creating sculptural works in which light and shadow continuously transform the image.
Dragtsma began developing his artistic practice in June 2024. Since then, his works have entered private collections across the world, from Miami to Japan and throughout Europe, and are represented by several galleries. His rapidly evolving practice is driven by a desire to push material boundaries rather than follow trends, placing process, physical presence, and experimentation at the heart of his work.
He is currently working towards a period of major artistic expansion, with new techniques and international presentations in development, positioning this moment as the formative phase of a long-term artistic trajectory.
Each artwork is designed and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, and exists as a unique piece or in strictly limited editions.
His practice stands at the intersection of art, engineering, and innovation, with a focus on building a body of work intended to endure beyond the present moment.
Specifications
Title: The Joker in Brass, A Tribute to Heath Ledger
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 10 pieces, This is number 2/10
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
This artwork is an independent artistic tribute. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, or authorized by Warner Bros. or DC Comics.
For behind-the-scenes content and creation process, visit Instagram: @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
Details
Artist
Tijs Dragtsma (1992)
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
2 of 10
Title of artwork
The Joker in Brass
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Gold
Height
53 cm
Width
53 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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