A luminous and resolute portrait of Keanu Reeves, The Legend, immortalized in his most iconic role as John Wick.
No paint, no print, no ink. His face emerges purely through structure, shadow and reflection. From afar his presence is unmistakable, focused and unyielding. Up close the image dissolves into abstraction, each brass nail catching light against the deep matte black of acrylic glass.
Solid brass meets darkness, a harmony of precision and emotion. The golden reflection of brass contrasts with the void beneath, a quiet balance between discipline and chaos, strength and loss.
Over time the brass may develop a natural patina, giving each work a living surface that evolves and gains character with the years.
As light shifts the portrait transforms. From the side it becomes sculptural and alive. From the front his stare returns, calm, measured, 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 with a brushed gold edge, signed and numbered on the reverse, this work stands as both homage and reinterpretation. A contemporary tribute to one of the most admired and enduring figures in modern cinema.
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: John Wick in Brass Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025 Edition: Limited to 3 pieces. Medium: Solid brass nails Background: Matte black acrylic glass Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang Year: 2025 Condition: New, signed Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
