Killer Queen

My work offers a literal interpretation of song lyrics, using a bold, graphic, and illustrative style to bring those ideas to life. In my piece for this group show, I reimagine Marie Antoinette as a "killer queen" from Queen’s iconic song. With dynamite in her hair and a cigarette dangling from her lips, she embodies a defiant, "couldn't care less" attitude. This contrasts with a painterly outline of a white cat, referencing the lyrics that describe her as "playful as a pussycat."

I work primarily with acrylics, contrasting flat black backgrounds with bold, graphic imagery, and playing with textures by pairing matte and gloss finishes. My intention is to challenge traditional fine art conventions with a more graphic approach, while still connecting to the fine art genre.

I want my art to provoke an immediate, instinctual reaction—whether it’s a smile, surprise, or a gut-level feeling. It’s not about the viewer "liking" the work after reading about it, but rather having a visceral response from the image itself. I see myself as a modern image-maker, embracing the expressive potential of art without being confined by tradition.