Artist: Ben Koracevic
Title: Thomas Shelby
Technique: 49.00 needle pins / 1200 meters of string
Size: 161x127cm
Edition: 1/1, unique

Thomas Shelby by Ben Koracevic is an extraordinary string art portrait depicting Thomas Shelby from the acclaimed series Peaky Blinders.
This remarkable work is created using approximately 49,000 needle pins and over 1,200 meters of carefully tensioned string. Requiring more than 700 hours of meticulous manual labor, the piece represents an immense technical and mental challenge—demanding precision, endurance, and exceptional patience.
Layer by layer, thread by thread, the portrait emerges with striking depth and tonal nuance. The interplay of tension, shadow, and light transforms thousands of individual lines into a powerful and instantly recognizable image of Shelby and the Peaky Blinders atmosphere.
A brutal challenge mentally, requiring unwavering patience, yet resulting in a mountain of pride, this artwork stands as a testament to dedication, craftsmanship, and artistic vision. It is a unique and highly impressive statement piece that merges contemporary portraiture with extraordinary technical mastery.