JOHNNY ROMEO - New Self Made, 2023
Original artwork by Johnny Romeo
Johnny Romeo, New Self Made, 2023, acrylic and oil on canvas 201cm x
201cm (79 x 79)
Take a deep breath and rediscover the wonder of youth with Johnny Romeo’s cheerful homage to Wonder Woman, New Self Made. Brimming with energetic fun and bold bursts of bubble-gum hues, the painting depicts DC’s Lady of Justice in her element, leaping through the air with a wide smile as she wields her Lasso of Truth. In front of her, a vibrant Technicolour tiger gazes coolly at the audience as she slinks confidently to the forefront of the canvas. The connection established between the hero and her feline sidekick is driven by fascinating contrasts, at once both powerful and affectionate, playful yet determined. In doing so, the painting captures the dichotomy between the superhuman warrior and compassionate optimist that has made Wonder Woman such an enduring presence in Pop culture. As one of the comic world’s most prominent feminist icons, Wonder Woman’s strong sense of independence and can-do attitude makes her a true embodiment of the title New Self Made. With her trusty tiger by her side, the warrior princess of
Themyscira is unafraid to forge her own destiny and latch onto her dreams with her magical lasso. Romeo accentuates the hero’s bright-eyed outlook through the positive affirmation of the text passage ‘Breathe Doubt Out’, encouraging us to take a moment to think about the joys of life and how we can make our dreams a reality. After all, when you’re having this much fun, who has time to ‘Breathe doubt’.
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Acrylic and oil on canvas strictched
201cm x 201cm (79 x 79)
