A luminous and sculptural portrait of cinema’s most iconic villain. No paint, ink, or print, the unmistakable presence of Darth Vader 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 echoes the duality of Vader 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, iconic and commanding 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 enduring figures in film history. 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: Darth Vader in Brass Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025 Edition: one-of-a-kind 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 This artwork is created as an independent artistic tribute. It does not represent an official collaboration with Lucasfilm or The Walt Disney Company, but is a personal homage from the artist, reimagined through nails, light, and shadow.