The commanding masterpiece, hailing from the acclaimed I will make you a star series, represents a museum-grade statement that deconstructs the boundaries between media imagery and raw neo-expressionism. This monumental large scale modern painting, measuring an impressive, black-and-white portrait of the global supermodel as a battleground for a visceral, physical intervention. Creative duo Hunter & Gatti aggressively overlay the composition with thick, sculptural impastos of metallic gold and deep black acrylic, carving a totemic mask and architectural scaffolding that fractures the sleek concept of fame. Interspersed with raw, handwritten text scratched into the pigment layers.
The artistic duo was inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat's neo-expressionist paintings. Their idea was to create a series of original hybrids that explore the limits of popular culture. We may recognize the identity of the celebrities that are hidden behind the layers of paint, but at the same time we are left perplexed by the new faces that have emerged and this contradiction is the essence of "I will make you a star”.
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