Medium: Spray Paint, Mixed Media on gold framed Canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 70 cm
Year: 2021
Description: "This Was Mona Lisa," ventures into the realm of technology and art. This unconventional masterpiece features a canvas initially painted white but transformed with bold strokes of red spray paint, bearing the cryptic message, "This was Mona Lisa." At its heart, a single arrow seemingly thrown at random pierces the canvas.
Alex's choice of materials, including spray paint, an arrow, and wall paint, underscores the intersection of traditional and contemporary art. The artwork sparks a dialogue on the evolving definition of art in the digital age.
The deliberate preservation of the ornate golden frame juxtaposed with the seemingly vandalized canvas is a commentary on the interplay between preservation and transformation, tradition and innovation.
"This Was Mona Lisa" challenges viewers to explore the boundaries of art, prompting questions about the limitations of artistic interpretation and the subjective nature of value. The story within this artwork is open-ended, leaving room for endless interpretations and discussions about the dynamic fusion of technology and artistic expression in Alex's work.
