Christopher Shaw - Splat No5 - XXL

Christopher Shaw - Splat No5 - XXL
This is an original acrylic painting by the British contemporary artist Christopher Shaw, a figurative painter from Warrington in the northwest of England. The work Splat No5 - XXL from 2024 fits into his practice of expressive, colorful compositions with influences from graffiti and modern aesthetics.

Artist
Full name: Christopher Shaw.
Nationality: British (United Kingdom).
Date of birth: Not publicly available; active since circa 2012 after graduating from Leeds College of Art (BA Fine Art).
Date of death: living.
Shaw lives and works in Northwest England, with a background in graffiti in Toronto, Canada, and focuses on figurative themes such as power structures and art history.

Work details
Title: Splat No5 - XXL.
Year: 2024 (original).
Technique/material: Acrylic painting on canvas with mixed media (multicolored base, brushes and thick paint for relief).
Dimensions
Canvas size: 150 cm high × 90 cm wide × 1 cm deep.
Framed: No, shipped rolled.
Signature
Hand-signed (readable as Christopher Shaw 2023/2024), on the back; handwriting in pencil.
Edition
Original - unique work, no edition or multiples.
Provenance
Offered by the owner.
Documentation
A certificate of authenticity.
Condition
In excellent condition; perfect for interior collections, no craquelure, foxing, discoloration or restorations.
Shipping: Rolled

Background
Shaw has had a solo exhibition at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery (2022) and works from Bank Quay Studios. His works appear on platforms such as Saatchi Art; similar pieces like Splash No2 (acrylic, XX-size) appear at auction.