Artwork
Juggler
Juggler is a print by Nick Morley. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Nick Morley’s screenprint *Juggler* (2010) presents a stylised, rounded figure with four limbs, caught in the act of tossing a series of large, primary‑coloured spheres. The work is signed, dated and numbered by the artist, indicating its place within a limited edition series.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, rendered as a simplified, almost stick‑like form, balances six bright balls—red, yellow, green and blue—above its head, suggesting a playful exploration of motion and balance. The exaggerated limbs and floating objects invite viewers to consider the tension between static representation and implied kinetic energy.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the image relies on stark black‑and‑white line work contrasted with bold, flat areas of colour. The minimal line quality and limited palette create a graphic, almost diagrammatic aesthetic, while the layering of colour blocks emphasizes the visual impact of the primary hues.
History & Provenance
Produced in 2010, the print is part of Morley’s broader investigation of geometric forms and colour relationships. Each impression bears the artist’s signature, date and edition number, confirming its authenticity and situating it within the limited run released that year.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nick Morley makes contemporary prints with sharp, graphic lines and playful takes on everyday objects.
