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Type: Original
Medium: Mixed Media
Genre: Modern
Artwork Size: 60cm (w) x 80cm (h)
Uploaded on: Wednesday 18th Feb, 2026
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Oil on newspapers, collage with gold leaf? | 60 × 80 cm | 2026 | Unique work
ICONIC is a mixed-media portrait inspired by the enduring symbol of feminine allure and unapologetic sensuality.
Rendered in oil on layered newspaper collage, the work juxtaposes fragility and power, intimacy and public image. Gold leaf punctuates the surface as a metaphor for desire, fame, and the commodification of beauty, while the monochromatic figure remains grounded and self-possessed.
The piece reflects on how female icons transcend time—becoming visual archetypes rather than individuals—yet retain an undeniable human presence.
