Title of the Work of Art:

Black Pope

Date of Creation:
2017-2023

Genre:
Portrait
Period-Movement:
Neo Cubism, Deconstructivism
Technique:
Painting
Materials:
Original digital artwork
Dimensions:
Not Stated


Artwork Description:
An earlier, more expressionist iteration of the Black Pope, this painting is saturated in intense red—a chromatic homage to Velázquez’s Innocent X and the visceral reinterpretations of Francis Bacon. The work’s resonance on digital platforms catalyzed the evolution of the Black Pope series, attesting to its enduring visual and conceptual potency.