'Not My First Rodeo - Deluxe Gold Leaf' is Babak's first premium-finish limited edition print. Bearing all the hallmarks of Babak's renowned sense of humour, this special artwork has been meticulously hand-finished with gold leaf to create a bold, bright statement piece that will enliven any wall. From an edition of just 50 and exclusive to Art Republic, this artwork is a reworking of one of the artist's most sought-after and collectable images. Each piece is hand-signed and numbered by the artist. The first ten orders to come through will also receive a Babak poster, free of charge.
The work itself is very immediate and live and a reaction to things going on on a daily basis, so the influences can be vast. I don’t really keep notebooks, the artwork itself is like a diary or a notebook.
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Babak's irreverent, dark sense of humour literally shines through in this special reworking of his classic 'Not My First Rodeo' piece. We love all of Babak's work, but this edition adds an extra dimension to the artwork and is sure to stand out and elevate any wall.
Based in London, the multi-talented Babak Ganjei is a visual artist, comic book writer, poet and radio host, whose 1990s-influenced humour is evident in all his work across multiple media. His typographical artworks are unpredictable in their honesty, as they tackle such diverse themes as bizarre film ideas, menus based on the particular proclivities of recent decades and personal reflections on life. “The work doesn’t take itself seriously,” says Babak of his art. “But I take nonsense very seriously.”
Strictly limited to just 50, this edition is a one-colour silkscreen print featuring hand-applied gold leaf on Southbank Smooth 310gsm paper. Each piece is signed and numbered by the artist to create a unique artwork that will entertain for a lifetime.
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1-colour silkscreen with hand-applied gold leaf on Southbank Smooth 310gsm paper
Size: Signed and numbered by the artist
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Visual artist, comic book writer, musician, and radio presenter Babak Ganjei lives and works in London, UK. Inspired by the music and comedy of the 1990s, Babak is a prolific artist whose work is energetic, unpredictable, and darkly funny.
Visual artist, comic book writer, musician, and radio presenter Babak Ganjei lives and works in London, UK. Inspired by the music and comedy of the 1990s, Babak is a prolific artist whose work is energetic, unpredictable, and darkly funny.
Babak Ganjei's work blends and unites humour, cultural references, and immediacy. After graduating from Central St Martins, Babak has continued to share his inner monologue through his art, resulting in ‘an inner monologue that isn’t an inner monologue anymore’. Ganjei gained recognition when his ‘Film Idea’ series went viral, which included works, ‘Chicken Nugget City’, ‘Kung-Fu Jesus’, and ‘Jurassic Shop’. Notable works include a painting of a Barclays Card auctioned in lieu of debt he owed and a set of twigs from his neighbourhood. Babak aspires to “get to a point where walking about Sainsburys would be (his) art,” pushing the boundaries of creativity and redefining the concept of ‘art’ itself. Ganjei's artworks are a reaction to daily occurrences, and reveal the influence of giant video shop posters that he collected when he was younger. Ganjei’s "Everything is really bad..." exhibition was shown at Atom in March 2019, “Honey Wagon” at Browns East in 2021, and "Babak Ganjei's Vibe Dump" in September 2022.
We love the blend of humour, cultural references and immediacy that unites Babak’s work. His witty typography works are cheeky yet charming; it's hard not to crack a smile when taking in Babak's work. The unpredictability of his works keep us on the edge of our seats. Babak refuses to comply to any standard of normalcy, embracing the absurd and creating artwork that is designed to surprise and spark joy.
