Send in the Clowns is a bold satirical work by JJ Adams from his acclaimed Rule Britannia series, which offers a sharp, witty examination of British culture, politics, and national identity. Created during the Boris Johnson era, the piece reimagines the Houses of Parliament as a circus tent, turning political theatre into literal spectacle. At its centre stands a giant elephant marked with a graffiti-style anarchy symbol — a metaphor for the unspoken issues dominating the room — while Boris Johnson addresses the chamber amid clowns, jugglers, and circus performers. The result is a surreal yet instantly recognisable commentary on chaos, distraction, and power in modern politics.
Adams’ distinctive mixed-media style, blending digital illustration, collage, and paint, creates rich layers of detail and texture, rewarding close and repeated viewing. Presented in a sleek black frame with engraved nameplate and measuring 102 cm x 88 cm, the piece has strong wall presence. Produced as a limited edition of 95, each print is hand-signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. As one of the most politically charged works in the Rule Britannia series, Send in the Clowns stands as a confident fusion of humour, rebellion, and technical mastery.
Send in the Clowns is a bold satirical work by JJ Adams from his acclaimed Rule Britannia series, which offers a sharp, witty examination of British culture, politics, and national identity. Created during the Boris Johnson era, the piece reimagines the Houses of Parliament as a circus tent, turning political theatre into literal spectacle. At its centre stands a giant elephant marked with a graffiti-style anarchy symbol — a metaphor for the unspoken issues dominating the room — while Boris Johnson addresses the chamber amid clowns, jugglers, and circus performers. The result is a surreal yet instantly recognisable commentary on chaos, distraction, and power in modern politics.
Adams’ distinctive mixed-media style, blending digital illustration, collage, and paint, creates rich layers of detail and texture, rewarding close and repeated viewing. Presented in a sleek black frame with engraved nameplate and measuring 102 cm x 88 cm, the piece has strong wall presence. Produced as a limited edition of 95, each print is hand-signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. As one of the most politically charged works in the Rule Britannia series, Send in the Clowns stands as a confident fusion of humour, rebellion, and technical mastery.
