About: “This portrait of the Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee was created using a vintage pictorial souvenir, by Olwen Hedley, celebrating The Queens Silver Jubilee, which was given to me in 1977. This also happens to be the original source material Andy Warhol used for his “Reigning Queens" portfolio of 1985 and also the image Jamie Reid's used for the cover for Sex Pistols “God Save the Queen”. I have juxtapositioned the image of The Queen with the chemical element symbol for Platinum taken from the "periodic table of elements". Platinum is a precious metal and one of the most rare elements in the earths crust. Hence why it represents The Queens 70 years on the throne - a first for a British monarch ! “ (Louis Sidoli)

This artwork featured in ‘70 The exhibition’: 17 June to 28 July 2022, ABC Gallery, Manchester.

This prestigious group exhibition celebrated the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. It featured 26 artists showcasing a vast array of styles and media, including work by well known artists such as Alison Jackson and Terry O’Neil.

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Medium: Photographic reproduction of neon artwork / Printmaking

Materials: Brushed aluminium with high gloss finish

Size: 40x40cm, 50x50cm

Edition: 5 each size signed and numbered

Frame: Float mounted in natural anodised aluminium frame