QUEEN ELIZABETH II: COINS (One-Off)
This is a powerful one-off mosaic constructed from 2,301 individual one-penny coins. From a distance, the portrait resolves into a poised and instantly recognisable likeness; up close, it reveals a meticulous surface built from thousands of copper discs, each contributing tone, depth, and subtle variation.
Ed Chapman’s use of everyday currency is deliberate. Coins carry history, wear, and circulation - objects of quiet familiarity transformed here into a formal portrait that speaks to legacy, value, and continuity. The work shifts between abstraction and realism depending on distance, rewarding both close inspection and considered viewing.
Confident in scale and execution, this piece exemplifies Chapman’s ability to elevate humble materials into artworks of lasting presence.
Material: 2301 x One Penny coins
Size: 120 x 80 cm
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