Origin Stories - The Calm Before the Norm 15.1cm x 22.7cm - Hand-painted resin figurine on double-sided backing card - signed - 2024 Varied edition of 25 Comes with artists certificate of authenticity on back. This piece marks an exciting new direction for Matt's work and is a sneak peak into his new "Buy Now pay Later series" that will feature in his May solo show "Same Difference" in London. "The mighty action figure" was always my favourite kind of toy. They were the embodiment of the heroic archetype; strong, just, smart and unwavering in their commitment to truth and justice. They were fully baked heroes. In contrast The “Origin Stories” series capture that disconnect between the appearance of heroism (their costume) and the untested kid beneath, at the beginning of their own heroes journey. They are yet to tackle and overcome the external / internal struggles that such a quest requires. This Incongruence is starker when presenting them as fully realised action figures themselves which is what I fell makes these pieces effective." - Matt Shipping: Sent with Royal mail track and trace for international buyers, Royal mail signed for for Uk for domestic. Please be aware that there can still be delays at customs from the UK to the EU, depending on the country. NOTE: These are fresh out of the studio paintings. The paint is very thick and so drying time can affect the delivery time. I try my best to dry them out in time but some colours don't behave from time to time! I send securely with air gaps in front of the face of the paintings to ensure the thick paint is not disturbed. For all objects shipped from the UK to the EU, the EU buyer will be responsible for paying any applicable VAT and customs. The VAT and custom fees depend on type, origin, and value of the goods. In most cases, this will be charged by the shipping company to the buyer before they can receive the package. #MostWantedStreetArt