Splinters

Splinters – Paul Weller art print inspired by Stanley Road

My interpretation of Paul Weller’s classic 1995 album Stanley Road, combines classic Mod iconography with subtle wood textures to encapsulate the Modfather’s entire career. Whether you came to Paul Weller through The Jam, The Style Council, or his later solo work, ‘Splinters’ is a bold, eye-catching and utterly fitting art print celebrating one of the UK’s most enduring songwriters.

This vibrant piece of Paul Weller inspired music art is printed to order on highest quality 305gsm Hahnemuhle art paper (a white, versatile stock perfectly suited to contemporary illustration) using sunlight-resistant inks. Images are sharp, crisp and vibrant, with high density and vivid colours. Sold unframed and prices include delivery. Please note: Compositions vary based on print dimensions, check images of the specific size you’d like before purchasing.

Why a Stanley Road Paul Weller Art Print?

I played the living daylights out of Stanley Road as a teenager, and it’s refreshing to revisit today without the convenient Britpop lens I forced it through at the time.

Paul Weller had ignited Brit culture with the mod-punk revival of The Jam, and divided fans over the following decade with the soulful pop of The Style Council, before finding his feet again by going back to classic guitar songcraft tinged with soul and psychedelia and an amplified British identity.

Having already shaped his sound with two great solo albums, Stanley Road landed at the explosion of the Britpop scene and its insatiable appetite for music (and art) bursting with British heritage and swagger. In a full-circle moment, the movement he’d done so much to cultivate through his years with The Jam and The Style Council became the catalyst for his return to British rock’s top table.

Paul Weller still refuses to tread water, dabbling with various influences from Soul and Motown to Jazz and Funk but for me, Stanley Road remains the sweet spot of his solo sound.