A digital collage of a Jesus figure, captured in graffiti-colored lines, against a background of an anonymous thrift store painting. Pop art by Ruben van Gogh made during the lockdown period.
The bars are actually the photographed grooves between the concrete slabs of a bridge stairway. There had been graffiti on those slabs that had been cleaned, in the grooves the paint had remained.
After each sale I make a change to the work, so you always have a unique version in your home.
Although working as a lyrical chronicler, sometimes I see things that are not there; I photograph and edit them.
Recurring elements are: carved mannequins (humanoids) and anonymous 19th century paintings. Working from 100cm I come to sign (Nl only)...
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