A bold and timeless portrait of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, whose voice and presence shaped generations.
No paint, no print, no ink. His image appears purely through structure, shadow and rhythm. From afar the King emerges with unmistakable power and style. Up close the work dissolves into abstraction, each blackened steel nail forming a rhythm of light and texture, echoing the pulse of his music.
Hardened steel meets pristine white acrylic glass, a dialogue between raw energy and quiet control. The deep matte black nails create a contrast that mirrors his magnetic duality — strength and sensitivity, movement and stillness.
As the light shifts the portrait transforms. From the side it becomes sculptural and alive. From the front his expression returns, confident and eternal.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood, signed and numbered on the reverse, this work stands as both homage and reinterpretation. A contemporary tribute to one of the greatest icons in music history.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless icons with powerful presence.
Specifications Title: Elvis in Black Steel Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Black Steel Edition 2025 Edition: Limited to 10 pieces Medium: Blackened hardened steel nails Background: Matte white acrylic glass Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood, ready to hang Year: 2025 Condition: New, signed Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
