Timelord is an electrifying limited edition artwork by acclaimed British contemporary artist JJ Adams, renowned for his ability to fuse pop culture, fine art, and urban street aesthetics into one visually striking narrative. Bold, witty, and brimming with cultural references, Adams' work reimagines icons and moments from film, television, and music through a rebellious, tongue-in-cheek lens. With Timelord, he brings together some of science fiction's most beloved universes in one spectacular cinematic mash-up - a tribute to imagination, nostalgia, and creative chaos.
In Timelord, Adams positions the DeLorean from Back to the Future at the heart of the composition, its brushed steel gleam catching the desert light. Inside, Doc Brown and a Cyberman take the driver's seat in an unexpected pairing that immediately captures Adams' signature humour and cultural playfulness. Behind them, a vast desert landscape stretches into the distance, where Daleks and Star Wars characters can be seen locked in combat - a surreal collision of timelines and galaxies. Every inch of the piece invites discovery: graffiti references line the rocky foreground, while subtle nods to Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Back to the Future appear throughout, from the DeLorean's customised licence plate to background symbols and markings.
This limited edition giclée print on paper showcases Adams' distinctive mixed-media approach, blending digital illustration, hand-applied detailing, and layered textures. The result is a composition that feels both cinematic and tactile - a seamless fusion of realism and fantasy. Each element has been meticulously constructed to reward close inspection, from the glint of metal and sand particles to the spray-paint tags that hint at Adams' urban roots. His mastery of composition ensures that, despite the visual chaos of intergalactic cameos, the piece maintains a strong narrative focus and rhythm.
Measuring 102 cm x 86 cm when framed, Timelord commands immediate attention on the wall. It is presented in a black wooden moulding, which perfectly complements the artwork's deep tones and sleek futuristic palette. Produced as a limited edition of 88 plus 10 artist's proofs, each print is hand-signed and numbered by JJ Adams and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, confirming its place within this highly sought-after release.
Adams' art thrives on cultural memory - the shared language of generations raised on film, television, and music. Timelord is both homage and parody, capturing the thrill of sci-fi adventure while subverting it with irreverent wit. By placing familiar characters and symbols in new contexts, Adams invites viewers to question nostalgia itself: how popular culture shapes identity, how fantasy merges with reality, and how creativity continues to reinvent the icons we thought we knew.
Visually rich and conceptually layered, Timelord epitomises JJ Adams' unique ability to transform pop culture into fine art. It celebrates his mastery of technical execution, narrative depth, and his ongoing dialogue with the icons of modern storytelling. For collectors, this piece represents not only Adams' trademark blend of nostalgia and rebellion but also his continued evolution as one of Britain's leading voices in urban-contemporary art.
Edition Size: 88 + 10 A/P - Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Framed Size: 102 cm x 86 cm
Medium: Giclée print, mixed-media limited edition
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Frame: Black wooden moulding
Timelord is a bold, humorous, and intricately layered work that celebrates the boundless imagination of pop culture while paying tribute to science fiction's most iconic worlds. Whether purchased as a centrepiece for a modern collection or as an introduction to JJ Adams' thrilling visual universe, this piece will continue to reveal new details - and spark conversation - for years to come.
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