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Viva La Revolution Fighting gender equality
Speaks of a stance that has become synonymous with #enoughisenough. The face rendered in blue represents a colour blind society that promotes equality. The grid of gender symbols not only refers to binary code and a doodle grid, used by some street artists to transfer concept art to scale onto a wall. It also speaks of to how we need to re program the theory of "social rolls", so that new paradigms in gender policies can be created. Reprogram how we parent, educate and generally treat boys and girls differently. The yellow background speaks about nonbinary and the two blue "male" & "female Smurfs, refers to how assigning colours to babies, enforces the stereotype role they are supposed to grow up to fit into.
TOP: Paper Print
TOP: Paper Print
LEFT: Perspex Print
Viva La Revolution 2021
Viva La Revolution 2021
1m x 1m Reverse printed on Perspex ready to hang editions of 10.
41cm x 41cm giclée print on archival paper. editions of 30.
LADY LUCK
Inspired by the portrait of “The Madonna” by Italian Baroque (post renaissance) painter Sassoferrato.
Traditionally a Madonna (Italian: [maˈdɔn.na]) is a representation of Mary, a iconic image of trust central to both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The word is from the Italian ma donna 'my lady'.
Here she represents Lady Luck, once trusted she brings good fortune in a game of chance. She personifies a controlling power in our fate, smiling on us, holding her cards close to her chest as she keeps her plans, intentions, or tactics secret from all.
Where lies your trust in the game of chance? Life is indeed a gamble, the ultimate game of chance, based purely on having the ability to make the right choices at the right time. Are you in control of your deck of cards, or is it in the hands of the one in whom you trust? Fate awaits everyone, and you have the choice to do with it what you will.
Dare we question world views and beliefs? Are the rules of the game we are made to believe correct and inherently true?
Life is not a game of win or lose, it is only an experience.
TOP: Custom Framed ( Artist Own)
TOP: Custom Framed ( Artist Own)
LEFT: Reverse printed on Perspex.
LADY LUCK 2021
LADY LUCK 2021
1m x 1m Reverse printed on Perspex ready to hang editions of 10.
41cm x 41cm giclée print on archival paper. editions of 30.
LIZ IN OLD GOLD from the remixed gems series.
Remixed and repurposed the original photographer’s intention, by altering and reinterpreting. Turning it into a new artwork to reach a different audience.Speaks about drawing parallels in my work, by carefully designing multiple layers of references to add context, that refers to way more than just the visual content, this allows the viewer, over time to keep discovering new references in the work.
A disguised image of iconic Liz Taylor refers to a concealed identity, like many street artists conceals their identity and remain anonymous. Often to not get caught, because they paint illegally and could face prosecution. To remain anonymous, the artist would create a “tag” or “signature”, these “tags” were also the first most basic forms of graffiti but over time the use of images became popular and has elevated this artform to become the Italian renaissance murals of the 21st century
But “anonymous art” urges the viewer to form their own opinions surrounding a piece, maybe you were drawn to this piece, only to see what brand sunglasses she wears. This is exact why luxury brands today collaborate with street artists and use, what was first seen as vandalism, to promote their product and reach a new audience.
TOP: Custom Framed (Artists own)
TOP: Custom Framed (Artists own)
LEFT: Reverse Printed on Perspex.
Liz in Old Gold 2021
Liz in Old Gold 2021
1m x 1m Reverse printed on Perspex ready to hang editions of 10.
41cm x 41cm giclée print on archival paper. editions of 30.
FLESH FOR FANTASY series garage art.
Today Cross-Category Collecting offer contemporary art alongside classic cars and design.
TOP: Showroom Gallery.
TOP: Showroom Gallery.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Clerk of the course 2021
Clerk of the course 2021
TOP: Showroom view
TOP: Showroom view
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Technical Director 2021
Top: Showroom
Top: Showroom
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Co Driver 2021
Co Driver 2021
TOP: Showroom view
TOP: Showroom view
LEFT: Reverse Perspex Print Ready to hang.
LEFT: Reverse Perspex Print Ready to hang.
Racing Director 2021
Racing Director 2021
MADONNA from the remixed gems series
Madonna born Louise Ciccone on 16 Aug 1958, is a American pop music singer-songwriter and actress. The “Queen of pop” rose to fame in the early 1980s and became known for reinventing herself. She sporadically since 1983rocking a “Marilyn Monroe look”
Top: Stretched Canvas Print
Top: Stretched Canvas Print
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Madonna Remixed (Purple)2020
Pop art Is often characterized by Appropriation Art, where the artist wants the viewer to recognize the image they copied and recontextualized into a whole new artwork.Such a fitting image this, shot by world renown fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier of Madonna in 1990.Madonna Remixed (Purple)2020
AUDREY HEPBURN from the remixed gems series
Since Audrey Hepburn was subject for Andy Warhol’s silkscreen work, her portraits are a favorite for thousands of Pop Artists around the world.
Top: Stretched Canvas Print
Top: Stretched Canvas Print
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Sweet Audrey2020
“Sweet Audrey” (Nobody has a smile as sweet as Audrey’s) Sweet Audrey2020
This artwork is inspired by a unique portrait, shot by Bud Fraker in 1954 for the movie “Sabrina”
KEWPIE DOL from the remixed gems series
The Kewpie cartoon character was created by Rose Cecil O’Neil, a American cartoonist, illustrator, artist and writer in 1909. Until Micky Mouse, Kewpie was the most widely recognized cartoon character. The Kewpie Doll was first manufactured in 1912 by the German toy company J.D. Kester and later this little open armed doll became considered to be one the first mass-marketed toys in the United States.
Top: Stretched Canvas Print
Top: Stretched Canvas Print
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Kewpie Love Selfie 2020
A not so serious piece to end a serious year (2020). A year that brought so much calamity, but also brought so much positive reinvention and positive change to our world. With some “new normal” icons all around it, Kewpie stands open armed ready to embrace the future with LOVE and with a BANG!Kewpie Love Selfie 2020
FRIDA KAHLO series of 3 remixed gems.
Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón, born July 6, 1907 .The Mexican artist, best known for her self portraits, was rediscovered in the late 70's and the commercial use of her iconic image became popular. Reimaged and reinterpreted by many artists world wide. The amount of reinterpreted works today outweighs Frida Kahlo's own body of work."Frida with blue visor" a series of 3 interpretations , inspired by American photographer Nicolas Murry’s photos. Murray and Kahlo who had a love affair between 1931 and 1941 remained friends until she died in 1954.
Frida with blue visor #3
Frida with blue visor #3
2021
Frida with blue visor #2
Frida with blue visor #2
2021
Inspired by the 1939 Nickolas Muray photograph “Frida Kahlo with Blue Satin Blouse”
Frida with blue visor #2
Frida with blue visor #2
2021
Inspired by the 1939 Nickolas Muray photograph “Frida Kahlo with magenta rebozo”.
Grace Jones Series of 3 remixed gems.
French graphic designer Jean-Paul Goude, was the person responsible for turning the androgynous Grace jones into a visual icon. The two entered a creative and romantic relationship around 1977 that lasted till 1984.
"Amazing Grace" a series of 3 interpretations , inspired by Grace Jones album covers designed by Jean-Paul Goude between 1981 and 1985.
Amazing Grace #3
Amazing Grace #3
Inspired by the single "My Jamaican Guy" designed by Jean-Paul Goude. This was the third single from her 1982 album "Living my life".
Amazing Grace #2
Amazing Grace #2
Inspired by the iconic "Night Clubbing" cover. The original painted photograph by Jean-Paul Gouda titled "Blue-Black in Brown".
Amazing Grace #1
Amazing Grace #1
Inspired by the 1982 "Living my live" album cover designed by Jean-Paul Gouda.
isiZULU Afrocentric Pop, From the eleven official languages series.
isiZulu is the language of the Zulu nation of KwaZulu Natal. It is the biggest language in South Africa, spoken by almost a quarter (23%) or about 12 million of the population.
TOP: Stretched Canvas Print.
TOP: Stretched Canvas Print.
isiZulu 2020
This artwork is inspired by the most prominent adornment of the Zulu, the isicholo or married woman’s hat.isiZulu 2020
Gloves Off
Gloves Off is an impersonation of Grace Beverly Jones, a Jamaican Model, singer, songwriter, record producer and Although a physical resemblance to Jones’s outrageous alien look, it is more about an expression of her attitude of readiness to tackle whatever comes in her way.Gloves Off
Top: Stretched Canvas Print.
Top: Stretched Canvas Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Gloves Off 2020
French graphic designer Jean-Paul Goude, was the person responsible for turning the androgynous Grace Jones into a visual icon. The two entered a creative and romantic relationship around 1977 that lasted till 1984.Gloves Off 2020
Candy Pop China Shop
The ambiguous cross-pollination of Westernism and Orientalism.The Integration of traditional Chinese and Western cultural influences through the rise of Modern Popular and Consumer CultureCandy Pop China Shop
TOP: Stretched Canvas Print.
TOP: Stretched Canvas Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Candy Pop China Shop 2020
As Western culture is expanding throughout the globe, it has become a source of inspiration and regarded as the most influential factor in Modern China. It has changed them as a nation economically, culturally, and politically as the ubiquity of popular Western products are developed and made in China.Candy Pop China Shop 2020
POW WOW
Pow Wow refer to words used in traditional comic book bubbles, frequently used in my work. Onomatopoetic words seen in comic books express sound effects written in pictures. The word helps the reader imagine the sounds in the story.The title is used within the context of Comic Books and Pop Art and bears no reference to any other use of the words.POW WOW
TOP: Stretched Canvas Print.
TOP: Stretched Canvas Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
LEFT: Giclée Paper Print.
Pow Wow2020
Pow Wow2020
"Pow” (powerful) indicates a sudden loud noise, as a blow or explosion.“Wow” is not an onomatopoeia but a interjection, used to express reaction of amazement or surprise and doesn’t represent a sound.
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