Born in 1964 in Yorkshire, England, Harland Miller is a British artist and writer known for his distinctive style that combines elements of contemporary art, literary references, and popular culture.
Miller is best known for his large-scale paintings that often feature reimagined book covers, which blur the line between visual art and literature. His work reflects a deep interest in the power of language, identity, and nostalgia.
Miller attended the University of Newcastle, where he studied fine art. His early career as an artist was influenced by his exposure to different artistic movements, including pop art, minimalism, and conceptual art, which he would blend with a sense of humour and a love for literature.
Miller’s art is characterized by bold, graphic compositions and a playful engagement with text. His most iconic series of works involve large paintings of book covers, often featuring titles that mix literary references with witty, sometimes melancholic slogans. These reimagined covers suggest a tension between high culture (literature) and low culture (mass media, consumerism), and are often seen as commentary on contemporary society's obsession with storytelling, memory, and nostalgia.