FAUX

About the work

A commentary piece on the mass-produced gel-textured reproductions of the 1960s–1980s; photographic prints coated to simulate the texture of real oil paint, framed and sold as if they carried the hand of the artist. They did not.

FAUX begins with one of these objects, found in a thrift store. A reproduction of Albert Williams' floral still life 'Heaven's Beauty in a Summer Rose', gel-textured, framed, and presented as something it never was.

The word FAUX is assembled across the surface - part painted, part adhered stencil - pieced together the way the original illusion was pieced together for mass consumption. The surface has been scraped back in places, the gel medium partially removed, the white beneath stained with traces of red acrylic worked in with alcohol wipes. Williams' printed signature is crossed through in red marker. A satin clear coat spray seals everything in place.

"The reproduction finally tells the truth." - Adam Noakes

Dimensions

Framed; Width (400 mm) -  Height (320 mm) Frame depth (35 mm)

Art area; Width (330 mm) -  Height (245 mm) No glass.

Weight; Lightweight - suitable for standard picture hooks < 2 kg

Materials

Found object art 'Heaven's Beauty in a Summer Rose' (Albert Williams, reproduction, gel-textured print on board, circa 1960s–1980s); red acrylic paint; plastic letter stencils; sponge; paint scraper; alcohol wipes; black marker; red marker; super glue; satin clear coat.

Enquire

This work is sold as a unique 1/1 original. A certificate of authenticity (COA) detailing all materials, dates, and edition status accompanies the piece. Created in May 2026.

Offered by private sale. Serious buyers are welcome to enquire. International shipping available. 

The piece is now available to view and purchase, in Melbourne VIC.

Price

$200 AUD + Shipping

One work available. No reproductions will be made.