Deesse Retro Racer (yellow) by Tim Ellis
£290.00
In stock
Limited edition of 10 (hand-finished details)
Each piece is unique
The iconic and unmistakable design, that we all know and love. The ‘Deesse' captures the style and futuristic form of the iconic Citroen. The 'Deesse' is no stranger to the art world, having been mythologised by Roland Bathes, in 'MYTHOLOGIES' 1957.
Handmade using reclaimed laser cut Perspex, sourced from artist studios in Hackney and fitted with 1950’s vintage toys fixings and wheels.
Dimensions: 23cm x 8cm x 7.5cm
The 'DS' is available exclusively through the Saatchi Gallery store as a limited edition.
Accompanied by a Saatchi Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
About the Artist
Tim Ellis is a British artist living in London, who graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in 2009.
In 2023 he created ‘Retro Racers’, a designer model car company. ‘Retro Racers' take classic car design to the next level, combining laser-cut materials and reclaimed vintage toy components to create stunning stylised cars with a nostalgic twist. Produced exclusively for the Saatchi Gallery, this Artist Series has been produced using reclaimed PLY from artist’s studios in East London and reclaimed vintage toy components.
Tim Ellis has exhibited widely in the UK, Europe and elsewhere, with commercial galleries and museums and public spaces. Recent exhibitions include "Studio Response 4" at the Saatchi Gallery.
