From Mona to Mayhem reimagines some of history’s most iconic artworks, replacing their familiar faces with the mischievous characters of Last of the Summer Wine. By blending masterpieces like The Mona Lisa, The Scream, and The Hay Wain with this beloved Yorkshire sitcom, the collection collapses the distance between high art and everyday life. 
 
The show resonates deeply with me. Set in the landscapes near where I live, its humour, warmth, and eccentricity feel like home. I connect with its characters - their resilience, mischief, and absurdity - and by inserting them into these revered cultural landmarks, I introduce humour, personality, and a touch of chaos into spaces usually ruled by seriousness.
 
This collection isn’t just about playful parody. It’s about celebrating ordinary people, local voices, and the joy of everyday life, while challenging the conventions of art history. From Mona to Mayhem is where Yorkshire charm meets the classics, and reverence collides with irreverence.
 
In this work, Van Eyck’s meticulous domestic tableau is transformed. Smiler’s horrified expression contrasts with Auntie Wainwright’s opportunism, while Smiler hands over a pile of cash. A large garden gnome looms in the foreground, heightening absurdity while echoing the traditional emphasis on detail and symbolism.
 
Curator’s Note: Material exchange, human emotion, and whimsy converge. The gnome becomes silent witness to human folly, amplifying humour without compromising compositional balance.