Medium: Giclée on paper
Size: 12" x 18"
Year: 2012
Edition: AP 3
Endure is a haunting limited-edition giclée reproduction of Markham’s original 2006 Prismacolor drawing—a piece steeped in psychological tension and gothic surrealism. This Artist’s Proof (AP 3 of 3) is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, printed with archival quality to preserve every intricately rendered detail of the original.
The composition centers on a tormented figure erupting from a jack-in-the-box structure, set against a cavernous and ominous backdrop. One arm is trapped in an organic, vulva-like cavity in the cave wall, while the other, flayed to muscle and bone, claws at nearby stone in a desperate gesture of escape. The body is pierced by spike-like forms, and the exposed brain beneath a split cranium adds a chilling anatomical precision to the image. Gothic filigree adorns the upper portion, contrasting elegance with brutality.
Markham’s use of color, form, and visceral symbolism speaks to themes of suffering, endurance, and transformation. The figure's contorted face, with eyes clenched in agony, anchors the viewer in a moment of pure, existential struggle.
This 12" x 18" giclée is in like new condition and comes professionally presented, complete with a signed certificate of authenticity from the artist.
A powerful statement piece, Endure is ideal for collectors drawn to visionary, gothic, or emotionally intense works that straddle the edge of horror and fine art.
