Running Track, by James Deavin

Welcome to Part II of British Invasion week at 20x200. Today we are featuring Running Track. This is a brand new photograph from London-based Jen Bekman artist James Deavin, from his ongoing series The Games We Play.

One thing to keep in mind, especially since our editions are selling faster and faster: members get a running start (har, har) on purchasing their prints. Our newsletter goes out a few hours before editions debut on the 20x200 homepage.

The photograph is available in three sizes, all of which are printed on super fine 100% cotton rag paper, using archival inks:

8.5"x11"
Edition of 200 each $20.

17"x22"
Edition of 20 each $200.

30"x40"
Edition of 2 each $2000.

Running Track has much in common with Velodrome, which is one of my favorite photographs ever. This is really saying something, as I look at a whole lot of photos, many of them via Hey, Hot Shot!. Incidentally, the Summer 2005 Edition of Hey, Hot Shot! is how I became acquainted with both Velodrome and subsequently, Mr. Deavin himself.

All the photos from The Games We Play are stunning - I love how clean, cool and surreal the images are. The first time I saw them I spent a good deal of time trying to figure out if they were actually photos. (Yes.) If they were manipulated (No.) And just where they were taken? (Velodromes and cricket pitches not being venues I'm terribly familiar with.)

I've been looking at the work for a couple of years now and I'm still not bored with it, and that's saying something too - as someone who exhibits dozens of photographs a year, falling in and out of (or just less in) love with images comes with the territory.

Running Track is a bit of a problem for me. I want it, I want it bad and I want it big. Alas with only two at the largest size available, I'm going to have to set my own desires aside and let a couple of bold 20x200 collectors step to the head of the line.

Normally this is where I'd bid you adieu till next Tuesday, but I have a hunch that you'll be hearing from me again before this week is through. We've got some juicy 20x200 news cooking - holiday treats and exciting new features are in store. I'm not ready to spill the beans right this minute, but I'm pretty sure that I won't be able to wait until next week to spread the news. So, be on the lookout!

Until then I recommend browsing editions from our inventory. Add some to your holiday wish list and clinch your spot as the most popular secret Santa ever - give the gift of art!