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Over the next few years Al Hopwood will be painting a full deck of 52 playing cards in their 'reverse colour'. On receiving an order he'll pick a card at random from a shuffled deck and keep going until the deck is complete. The series is inspired by a 1949 psychology experiment by Bruner and Postman called ‘On the Perception of Incongruity: A Paradigm’.  ⠀

Each painting is a one-off unique work. The ‘digital’ aspect of the watercolour means it's hand-painted on an iPad Pro, in software that mimics the process of watercolour painting - its illusory quality was perfect for the series. If you purchase through the online shop you will receive the next randomly selected card within 2 weeks of ordering.

Misdirection Series: Reverse Colour Cards

£500.00Price
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  • Misdirection Series: Reverse Colour Cards, 2021⠀
    Digital watercolour on Permajet Museum Heritage (310gsm)⠀
    29.7 x 21 cms ⠀

    These are examples of paintings from the series. On ordering you will join the purchasers list and be assigned a card drawn at random from a shuffled deck of playing cards. For further information please see the description below. 

  • The work will be sent direct from Al Hopwood's studio within 30 days of order. 

© Al Hopwood 2024. All Rights Reserved. 

Al Hopwood's studio is based just outside London on the edges of Hertfordshire in the UK.

The best way to get in touch is through the contact page

Al Hopwood also works under the names A.R. Hopwood and WITH

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