‘Muscle Mary' Art Print by Vertigo Artography.
Muscle Mary is a breathtakingly sophisticated, side splittingly funny and visually extraordinary surreal collage art print that takes the grandeur of classical Spanish portraiture and dismantles it with the precision of a surgeon and the wit of a comedian. A woman, dark hair elaborately braided and pinned with a yellow rose, dressed in a voluminous blush pink off shoulder gown against a dramatic Old Master sky, her face entirely replaced by a geometric, faceted, diamond cut surface that reveals absolutely nothing, holding an enormous ornate fan whose decorative border is composed entirely of tiny, repeating, flexing bodybuilders, every single one of them mid pose, arms raised, muscles displayed, performing for the woman who holds them in her hands.
Faceless. Fearless. Fanning herself with their biceps.
This piece operates on every level simultaneously, as feminist art, as art historical commentary, as surrealist collage and as a genuinely, brilliantly executed visual joke that lands harder every time you look at it. The classical Spanish portrait setting, the Goya sky, the Velazquez gown, the Flamenco rose, gives the composition the weight and gravitas of the grand tradition, which makes the fan of flexing bodybuilders all the more devastating and all the more funny. She is the subject. They are the decoration. She fans herself with their strength. The title, Muscle Mary, is the perfect, deadpan punchline to one of the most visually intelligent artworks in our collection.
As demand grows for feminist wall art, surreal art prints, dark humour art and bold statement pieces, Muscle Mary sits at the perfect intersection of art history, feminist wit and gloriously unhinged visual comedy. Perfect for living rooms, home offices, creative studios, eclectic interiors, boutique hotels and curated gallery walls, Muscle Mary resonates with buyers searching feminist art print, surreal portrait art, funny feminist art, dark humour wall art, classical art reimagined and bold statement wall art. A piece for everyone who has ever suspected that the most powerful person in the room was the one saying absolutely nothing.
Specifications
• All art prints are gallery quality Giclée printed.
• Printed on 200gsm archival matt paper using the finest archival inks.
• Print has a white border around the image.
• Print is titled at the base of the image with signature.
• Sizes specified are inclusive of the overall paper dimensions, including the white border.
• Art print does not include frame.
• Due to different screen configurations, the colour of the purchased print may slightly vary to what you see on your computer.
Packaging
When you purchase any of our original artworks you can be assured that all packaging is either recyclable or biodegradable using the most ethical means in line with our commitment to 100% carbon neutral sustainability.
All A3 (equivalent variants) art prints are shipped in a firm recyclable cardboard mailing envelope or tube and marked - DO NOT BEND.
All A2/A1/A0 (equivalent variants) art prints are shipped in a firm recyclable cardboard mailing tube and marked - DO NOT BEND.
Shipping Delivery Timeframes
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