Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity art00209764 The board itself stands prominently

The board itself stands prominently in the foreground

Framed elegantly in black wood accented with sophisticated gold

Whilst Lowry is perhaps best-known for his industrial cityscapes and depictions of the working-class North of England

This symphony of colours evokes the peaceful transition from day to night

Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity art00209764 The board itself stands prominentlySize: 28 x 28 in. James Joyces Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity (22" x 22") is a masterclass in minimalism and irony. The artwork presents a bold yellow circlean unmistakable echo of the ubiquitous smiley facereduced to its simplest elements: two black ovals and a curved line. Yet, rather than sitting upright, the face is tilted, its features slipping towards the lower edge of the composition, transforming an icon of optimism into one of quiet