Stuart McAlpine Miller - From The Evil Within

From The Evil Within (2022) by Stuart McAlpine Miller is part of the Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection, a series of 11 original paintings that offer a fresh, darker take on the beloved characters of the Harry Potter universe. Each portrait delves into the duality of these characters, exploring their internal struggles, complexities, and the contrasts between light and dark. In this particular piece, the focus is on Draco Malfoy, capturing the moment of his rejection by Harry Potter in The Philosopher’s Stone—an event that set him on a darker path. The carefully chosen words from the book subtly weave through the artwork, emphasizing the significance of this formative experience in shaping Draco’s character.

The Revelations collection as a whole offers a unique, abstract interpretation of the Harry Potter stories, using layers of bold colour, intricate patterns, and subtle references to the magical world. Each painting reveals the complexity behind the characters we thought we knew, portraying their struggles with good and evil, their vulnerability, and their growth. McAlpine Miller’s signature style—characterised by dramatic light and shade—brings these iconic figures to life, presenting them in a way that invites deeper reflection. With each piece, viewers are invited to reconsider the familiar characters, exploring the darker, more nuanced side of the magical world.