Calypso - Bargell Edition
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ANKA unveils a unique collaboration with Christopher Blake Bargell, a French-American artist renowned for his paintings imbued with memory, poetry, and everyday symbols. This encounter between contemporary art and accessible watchmaking has resulted in a one-of-a-kind piece.
The Good Times watch incorporates a portion of Christopher's eponymous work, a striking still life depicting a skull and a plant, into its dial. True to the palette of the original painting, the strap features its iconic hues, creating a harmonious interplay between art and accessory.
About the work
Produced in 2023, Good Times is an oil painting on canvas (110 × 75 cm), derived from an A4 collage of colored papers. The artist juxtaposes a skull and a plant in a composition that is both symbolic and delicate. This contemporary still life evokes both the fragility of existence and the beauty of simple moments. By faithfully transposing the shapes and colors of the original collage, Christopher creates an intimate work that oscillates between nostalgia and contemplation.
We have chosen to bring this piece to life in a different way by integrating it into the dial of an ANKA watch. The strap, specially designed for this edition, echoes the work's palette, thus extending the artistic experience on the wrist.
About the artist
Christopher Blake Bargell was born in Paris in 1998. A graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Marseille and holder of a master's degree in teaching visual arts, he lives and works in Paris, between trips to Denver, Colorado, where part of his family lives. His work is inspired by everyday objects, souvenirs, and popular imagery, always with great sensitivity.
FEATURES :
Materials: Rubber
Movement: Miyota Quartz
Case: Rubber
Dial: Illustrated in fine print
Hands: With blue Super-Luminova
Diameter: 39mm
Thickness: 9.5mm
Lug width: 15 mm
Glass: Mineral
Water resistance: 10 bars (100 m)
Strap: Interchangeable rubber
Warranty: 2 years
Pre-orders end May 5, 2025
Delivery expected for end of June/beginning of July
