Chris Levine

In 2004, the Jersey Heritage commissioned artist, Chris Levine, to create a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait served as an emblem of the Island of Jersey’s 800-year long allegiance to the Crown. Titled Equanimity, this work was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in 2011 and reimagined as The Diamond Queen a year later in 2012. Another work that derived from Levine’s collaboration with the Queen was Lightness of Being. This 2008 portrait is said to be one of the most renowned 21st-century representations of the reigning British monarch.

In 2004, the Jersey Heritage commissioned artist, Chris Levine, to create a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait served as an emblem of the Island of Jersey’s 800-year long allegiance to the Crown. Titled Equanimity, this work was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in 2011 and reimagined as The Diamond Queen a year later in 2012. Another work that derived from Levine’s collaboration with the Queen was Lightness of Being. This 2008 portrait is said to be one of the most renowned 21st-century representations of the reigning British monarch.

In 2004, the Jersey Heritage commissioned artist, Chris Levine, to create a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait served as an emblem of the Island of Jersey’s 800-year long allegiance to the Crown. Titled Equanimity, this work was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in 2011 and reimagined as The Diamond Queen a year later in 2012. Another work that derived from Levine’s collaboration with the Queen was Lightness of Being. This 2008 portrait is said to be one of the most renowned 21st-century representations of the reigning British monarch.

In 2004, the Jersey Heritage commissioned artist, Chris Levine, to create a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait served as an emblem of the Island of Jersey’s 800-year long allegiance to the Crown. Titled Equanimity, this work was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in 2011 and reimagined as The Diamond Queen a year later in 2012. Another work that derived from Levine’s collaboration with the Queen was Lightness of Being. This 2008 portrait is said to be one of the most renowned 21st-century representations of the reigning British monarch.

In 2004, the Jersey Heritage commissioned artist, Chris Levine, to create a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait served as an emblem of the Island of Jersey’s 800-year long allegiance to the Crown. Titled Equanimity, this work was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in 2011 and reimagined as The Diamond Queen a year later in 2012. Another work that derived from Levine’s collaboration with the Queen was Lightness of Being. This 2008 portrait is said to be one of the most renowned 21st-century representations of the reigning British monarch.

In 2010, Chris Levine created “Stillness at the Speed of Light”, “Superstar,” and “Love You to Life,” as a result of his collaboration with the iconic Irish haute couture milliner, Philip Treacy, and notorious Jamaican model, singer, and actress, Grace Jones. This work was part of a larger performance directed by Chris, and an exhibition that debuted at The Vinyl Factory Gallery in London’s Soho on April 30th, 2010. Levine, Treacy, and Jones’ collaboration took audience members to a new dimension through its innovative play on light, reflections, and mirrors through the use of photography, video, and music.

In 2010, Chris Levine created “Stillness at the Speed of Light”, “Superstar,” and “Love You to Life,” as a result of his collaboration with the iconic Irish haute couture milliner, Philip Treacy, and notorious Jamaican model, singer, and actress, Grace Jones. This work was part of a larger performance directed by Chris, and an exhibition that debuted at The Vinyl Factory Gallery in London’s Soho on April 30th, 2010. Levine, Treacy, and Jones’ collaboration took audience members to a new dimension through its innovative play on light, reflections, and mirrors through the use of photography, video, and music.

In 2010, Chris Levine created “Stillness at the Speed of Light”, “Superstar,” and “Love You to Life,” as a result of his collaboration with the iconic Irish haute couture milliner, Philip Treacy, and notorious Jamaican model, singer, and actress, Grace Jones. This work was part of a larger performance directed by Chris, and an exhibition that debuted at The Vinyl Factory Gallery in London’s Soho on April 30th, 2010. Levine, Treacy, and Jones’ collaboration took audience members to a new dimension through its innovative play on light, reflections, and mirrors through the use of photography, video, and music.

Created in 2019 by Chris Levine, this archival inkjet print depicts the controversial street artist, Banksy. Without a trace of an identifying factor, the viewer is left to fill in the blanks of who this anonymous figure might be. Outside of being recognized as a political activist and artist, the pseudonymous figure remains a polarizing mystery within the art world.

This portrait series was born out of a collaboration between artist, Chris Levine, and British supermodel, Kate Moss. This piece depicts Moss standing before a white backdrop centre frame donning a bold red lip. Similarly to his depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, Moss is illustrated here as an effect of light. Caught in a moment of tranquility, Moss appears at ease. Within this work, Levine attempts to break away from traditional celebrity portraiture that the fashion icon is often encased in, instead establishing a space in which we can appreciate this portrait as a meditative experience.

This portrait series was born out of a collaboration between artist, Chris Levine, and British supermodel, Kate Moss. This piece depicts Moss standing before a white backdrop with her eyes closed and donning a bold red lip. Similarly to his depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, Moss is illustrated here as an effect of light. Caught in a moment of tranquility, Moss appears at ease. Within this work, Levine attempts to break away from traditional celebrity portraiture that the fashion icon is often encased in, instead establishing a space in which we can appreciate this portrait as a meditative experience.

This portrait series was born out of a collaboration between artist, Chris Levine, and British supermodel, Kate Moss. This piece depicts Moss standing before a white backdrop centre frame donning a bold red lip. Similarly to his depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, Moss is illustrated here as an effect of light. Caught in a moment of tranquility, Moss appears at ease. Within this work, Levine attempts to break away from traditional celebrity portraiture that the fashion icon is often encased in, instead establishing a space in which we can appreciate this portrait as a meditative experience.

Light and laser artist, Chris Levine, captured this portrait of the British explorer, writer, and poet, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, as part of his series, Who Are wE_+. Including portraits of notable British icons such as Naomi Campbell, Paul Smith, and Kate Moss, this series aimed to explore the relationship between light, portraiture, and human perception. The driving force behind Levine’s work remains to be an investigation into how we as a society can solidify the bond between art and technology, while exploring the way individuals observe and engage with light.

In 2015, Chris Levine met with the 14th Dalai Lama during a visit to the UK. Levine created this portrait of His Holiness in celebration of his 80th birthday. His Holiness rarely sits for formal portraits, however, made an exception for Levine after the artist stated that proceeds of the work would be donated to charities working alongside communities affected by the earthquakes in Nepal. 

In May of 2020, Levine released new iterations of this work in the form of a three-colour screenprint. Reflecting on the tumultuous climate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Levine decided to create this new edition as a way to raise vital funds for the NGO and anti-poverty charity, the Trussell Trust. 

In 2015, Chris Levine met with the 14th Dalai Lama during a visit to the UK. Levine created this portrait of His Holiness in celebration of his 80th birthday. His Holiness rarely sits for formal portraits, however, made an exception for Levine after the artist stated that proceeds of the work would be donated to charities working alongside communities affected by the earthquakes in Nepal.

In May of 2020, Levine released new iterations of this work in the form of a three-colour screenprint. Reflecting on the tumultuous climate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Levine decided to create this new edition as a way to raise vital funds for the NGO and anti-poverty charity, the Trussell Trust.

In 2015, Chris Levine met with the 14th Dalai Lama during a visit to the UK. Levine created this portrait of His Holiness in celebration of his 80th birthday. His Holiness rarely sits for formal portraits, however, made an exception for Levine after the artist stated that proceeds of the work would be donated to charities working alongside communities affected by the earthquakes in Nepal.

In May of 2020, Levine released new iterations of this work in the form of a three-colour screenprint. Reflecting on the tumultuous climate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Levine decided to create this new edition as a way to raise vital funds for the NGO and anti-poverty charity, the Trussell Trust.

Contrary to his usual portraits of influential figures that are known for their roles in shaping the arts and cultural landscapes, Chris Levine’s 2013 work, Frankel the Great, instead depicts one of the most famous horses in flat racing history. Displayed as a lenticular 3-D print within a lightbox, the revolutionary image was unveiled at Ascot Racecourse on British Champions Day. Within the piece, Levine succeeds in immortalizing Frankel under the glow of an action-packed moment, as he appears frozen in time and successfully cements his place in history.

Contrary to his usual portraits of influential figures that are known for their roles in shaping the arts and cultural landscapes, Chris Levine’s 2013 work, Frankel the Great, instead depicts one of the most famous horses in flat racing history. Displayed as a lenticular 3-D print within a lightbox, the revolutionary image was unveiled at Ascot Racecourse on British Champions Day. Within the piece, Levine succeeds in immortalizing Frankel under the glow of an action-packed moment, as he appears frozen in time and successfully cements his place in history.

Contrary to his usual portraits of influential figures that are known for their roles in shaping the arts and cultural landscapes, Chris Levine’s 2013 work, Frankel the Great, instead depicts one of the most famous horses in flat racing history. Displayed as a lenticular 3-D print within a lightbox, the revolutionary image was unveiled at Ascot Racecourse on British Champions Day. Within the piece, Levine succeeds in immortalizing Frankel under the glow of an action-packed moment, as he appears frozen in time and successfully cements his place in history.

Chris Levine’s portrait of British supermodel, Naomi Campbell, attempts to capture her in the most pure, meditative state. Similar to Levine’s depiction of Kate Moss, Campbell graces the frame with a sense of vulnerability and peace, while the simplicity of the backdrop leaves very little room for external distraction.

In Levine’s words, “Naomi has become such an icon but I wanted to strip back the fashion factor and tune into her essence. As with all my subjects, I took her to a place of stillness where an inner beauty comes to the surface.”

Levine’s decision to craft this portrait using lenticular technology creates an immersive, 3-D piece that encourages the viewer to take in Campbell’s presence in its entirety, while also challenging the norms of celebrity portraiture.

Chris Levine’s portrait of British supermodel, Naomi Campbell, attempts to capture her in the most pure, meditative state. Similar to Levine’s depiction of Kate Moss, Campbell graces the frame with a sense of vulnerability and peace, while the simplicity of the backdrop leaves very little room for external distraction.

In Levine’s words, “Naomi has become such an icon but I wanted to strip back the fashion factor and tune into her essence. As with all my subjects, I took her to a place of stillness where an inner beauty comes to the surface.”

Levine’s decision to craft this portrait using lenticular technology creates an immersive, 3-D piece that encourages the viewer to take in Campbell’s presence in its entirety, while also challenging the norms of celebrity portraiture. 

Light and laser artist, Chris Levine, captured this portrait of the British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, as part of his series, Who Are wE_+. Including portraits of notable British icons such as Naomi Campbell, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, and Kate Moss, this series aimed to explore the relationship between light, portraiture, and human perception. The driving force behind Levine’s work remains to be an investigation into how we as a society can solidify the bond between art and technology, while exploring the way individuals observe and engage with light.

Chris Levine created this portrait of beloved Irish rock band, U2, in 2017. The work was part of the (RED) Sotheby’s auction which took place virtually on December 7, 2018.

Chris Levine created this portrait of Helena Ann Kennedy, Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws, in 2013. Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, the work was made possible by J.P. Morgan through the Fund for New Commissions.

Using a lenticular lens, Levine combined several photographic images to form a print that creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed from different angles. The resulting portrait evokes both the dynamism of Kennedy’s personality and the extraordinary range of her involvement in public life in Britain.