Midas (Teal)

Released as part of Gary James McQueen’s debut collection with Castle Fine Art, ‘Midas (Teal)’ honours a form that is somewhat synonymous with the McQueen name – the skull.

A powerful emblem of storytelling for his uncle, the late, great fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the skull remains a timeless symbol of life’s beauty, fragility and transience.

He hand-sketches the artwork before digitally sculpting it into a 3D image. The ornate gilded details act as Gary James McQueen’s Midas touch – befitting of the mythical nature of his work and his passion for storytelling – a passion rooted in his childhood. As a teen, he and Lee would watch classic fantasy and arthouse horror films together, sketching ideas for their own characters, stories and places.

The striking teal colour of this work was also developed out of a childhood memory for Gary James McQueen. He compares the colour to that of one of his favourite childhood toys – a vivid image of which has stayed with him throughout his life.

Available individually, or as part of a set of four.

Find out more about Gary James McQueen’s Gilded Skull I collection or shop more artwork here.

Please note this artwork has a fulfilment time of six weeks.