Heroes for one day

A vibrant mixed-media portrait of David Bowie, combining realistic portraiture with bold graphic elements, layered text and distressed painterly textures. Bowie is shown with the iconic lightning motif across his face, holding a finger to his lips in a quiet, almost secretive gesture.

Fragments of the words “We can be heroes, just for one day” are scattered across the composition, referencing Heroeswhile becoming part of the visual structure of the painting itself. The contrast between the carefully rendered face and the energetic background of turquoise, pink, yellow, cream and black creates a work that reflects Bowie’s individuality, theatricality and enduring place in popular culture

Mixed media on panel
Framed: 84 x 64 cm

2024