{"product_id":"colours-union-jack-original-metal-gibson-les-paul-guitar-sculpture-by-paul-southwell","title":"Colours – Union Jack Original Metal Gibson Les Paul Guitar Sculpture by Paul Southwell","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: ORIGINAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar Size: H 38\" x W 13\" x D 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar with Stand: H 39.25\" x W 13.75\" x D 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Yes, Hand Signed by Paul Southwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours by Paul Southwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebration of British style, iconic guitar design and extraordinary metalworking craftsmanship!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking handmade metal guitar sculpture by Paul Southwell, inspired by the legendary Gibson Les Paul and brought to life with a bold Union Jack design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there's much more to this sculpture than its patriotic good looks!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply applying colour to the metal, Paul has used a fascinating technique known as heat tempering. By carefully heating selected areas of the guitar, he creates beautiful variations in the metal's natural colouring, introducing subtle iridescent tones that shift and shimmer as the light changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Union Jack theme extends across both the guitar body and headstock, giving this distinctive piece of contemporary art an unmistakably British personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn your attention to the back and you'll discover another thoughtful detail. Paul has incorporated a wooden panel into the guitar body, gently scorching its surface to enhance the natural grain. The warmth and texture of the wood provide a wonderful contrast to the metalwork, helping the intricate design on the front really stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's this combination of materials, techniques and imagination that makes Paul's sculptures so fascinating. Every element has been carefully considered, creating an artwork that's as interesting to explore up close as it is impressive from across the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with its own display stand, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can also be wall-mounted using a suitable bracket. The sculpture is signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for guitar enthusiasts, lovers of British design and collectors of unusual contemporary sculpture, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e would make a fabulous statement piece in a living room, music room or stylish home office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Colours by Paul Southwell at The Acorn Gallery, Pocklington, and bring a little rock 'n' roll individuality into your home!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Acorn Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57535670649207,"sku":"POS0003SC","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2156\/1443\/files\/PSO_Colours_Gibson_Les_Paul_Guitar_Sculpture_By_Paul_Southwell_alt_side_view.jpg?v=1791550663","url":"https:\/\/theacorngallery.co.uk\/products\/colours-union-jack-original-metal-gibson-les-paul-guitar-sculpture-by-paul-southwell","provider":"The Acorn Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}