This mesmerizing contemporary expressionist portrait stands as a definitive visual statement within the highly celebrated series I Will Make You A Star (IWMYAS) by the creative collective Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). Deeply rooted in the raw, energetic vocabulary of Jean-Michel Basquiat's neo-expressionist legacy, the artists construct a striking original hybrid that challenges the definitions of global popular culture. An intimate black and white archival pigment print of award-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård is masterfully subverted through a hands-on mixed media intervention. The artists apply thick, sculptural sweeps of ochre and gold acrylic paint alongside chaotic white splatters and rich oil pastels that veil the face, creating a complex psychological landscape that bridges high-fashion media with fine art action painting.
Hunter & Gatti wanted to pay tribute to the neo-expressionist Jane-Michel Basquiat's legacy by merging the celebrity portraits they had made in the past for fashion editorials and campaigns, featuring the most iconoclastic members of today's fashion scene, with Basquiat's paintings that transcend the limits of the art world and form part of our collective unconsciousness - just like the famous faces of their photos. Their idea was to create a series of original hybrids that explore the limits of popular culture, reflecting, at the same time, fashion’s ongoing interest in the art world.
This contemporary piece showcases a photograph intervened by the artists, imbuing it with unique textures and evocative layers that invite viewers to explore new perspectives.
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