Title: Venus
Dimensions: 72” x 44”
Panels: 1
Year: 2015-19
Medium: Carbon nanotube, water colour and ink
Description:
Inspired by Diego Velazquez 1650 painting Roebey Venus , but in this version she stares at her phone , which has taken the place of Cupid in the classic version. The subject of the painting and I found love again after a long separation, texting back and forth until we began our relationship again, when the artist was in poor health.
The skull replaces her reflection in the mirror in the original with her true beautiful self.