Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - John Lennon in Brass
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John Lennon in Brass is a contemporary portrait by Tijs Dragtsma (1992), created in 2025 as a limited edition from three pieces, number 3/3, produced with mixed media using solid brass nails on a matte black acrylic glass background, framed in a handmade Dutch float frame and sold with a certificate of authenticity.
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Introducing “John Lennon in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural portrait of one of music’s most legendary voices of peace.
No paint, ink, or print, the presence of John Lennon 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 delicacy that reflects Lennon’s balance of bold creativity and human vulnerability.
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 reflective 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 the most influential cultural icons of the twentieth century.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold, modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless icons with powerful presence.
Specifications
Title: John Lennon in Brass
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 3 pieces, This is number 3/3
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
For behind-the-scenes content and creation process, visit Instagram: @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
Introducing “John Lennon in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural portrait of one of music’s most legendary voices of peace.
No paint, ink, or print, the presence of John Lennon 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 delicacy that reflects Lennon’s balance of bold creativity and human vulnerability.
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 reflective 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 the most influential cultural icons of the twentieth century.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold, modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless icons with powerful presence.
Specifications
Title: John Lennon in Brass
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 3 pieces, This is number 3/3
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
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)
Edition number
3 of 3
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
John Lennon 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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