“Although an eyeless and mysterious figure, The Emperor is authoritative and powerful but ‘not necessarily to be trusted’. The character, styled as a 17th-century French Monarch, was inspired by a work Depp created while filming Jeanne du Barry in Versailles. A metaphor for acting out roles, Depp says of The Emperor, ‘He’s not really there’, and seems to stand for the many guises that we all wear. The Emperor invites you to look beneath the cloak of power and authority for the true sources of strength. Depp says ‘it kind of represents ignorant power. I certainly… wouldn’t dare put my own face as an emperor. Never. I made The Emperor somewhat faceless because if you put the Emperor next to the Empress who do you trust?... The Empress.’”

@christopherkwhite "Huge congratulations to @raphaelmazzucco for another amazing new collection. Enjoying the evening with @lauraelwhite and @vikaskyte - Love this piece 'Control' #london #art #fiftyshadesofgrey #photography #painting #raphaelmazzucco #castlegalleries" #FiftyShadesDarker #ELJames

#SUPPORTARTISTS @Regrann from @lorenzoquinnartist - Don't forget to pop into the gallery if you're in the Birmingham area. Unfortunately I can't be there personally due to my injury but why care?....my art's there! 😜 #Repost @rickardsgeorge ・・・ Forever Sauntering Around At Night. #strolling #saundering #mailbox #life #mailboxlife #openspaces #art #lorenzoquinn #artist #sculpture #castlegalleries #birmingham #uk -

@vernardluvngrace "last night at the Official Fifty Shades of Grey Exhibit... @raphaelmazzucco with his collaborator Fifty Shades of Grey Author @erikaljames at @castlegalleries, London, UK. #raphaelmazzucco #photographer #greatest #legend #fiftyshadesofgrey #author #erikaljames #beauty #artist #supermodels #guess #vogue #victoriassecret #castlegalleries #luvngrace" #FiftyShadesDarker #FiftyShadesFreed

It's going to look awesome in the office! Photo Credit 📷: @dan_mechanica #sega #sonic #sculpture #videogames #danlane #castlegalleries #washingtongreen

@vernardluvngrace "amazing Official Fifty Shades of Grey Exhibit with @raphaelmazzucco and Shades Author @erikaljames right now at @castlegalleries.. London, UK. #raphaelmazzucco #photographer #greatest #legend #fiftyshadesofgrey #author #erikaljames #beauty #artist #supermodels #guess #vogue #victoriassecret #castlegalleries #uk" #FiftyShadesofGrey #FiftyShadesDarker #FiftyShadesFreed @erikaljames

Finally installed Bob Dylan’s Train Tracks (2014 Medium) in our new apartment! Pride of place in the main room, of course. Looking at the painting while listening to the music! Heaven!

Had the pleasure of seeing @dan_mechanica 's work at Castle Galleries today. Truly stunning works. #art #artwork #mechanica #danlane #castlegalleries #kent #bluewater #skull #gun #butterflies #blowmymind #gun (at Castle Galleries)