Little Richard
IS
the KING of ROCK+ROLL!!!!
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Elvis Presley captured the anglo gaze, and in turn, dominated mass media of the era. But do not for a minute lose track of the birth of rock and roll; Big Mama Thornton. Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Little Richard. This is the base of the pyramid.

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I am a maximalist painter. I will dig for a year to produce a composition. Chromatics are infinitely mesmerizing; I am inspired by 1970’s comic books, Kodachrome postcards and high fashion editorial advertising campaigns.

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I SEE YOU! I GOT YOU! (in process)
2026
Oil on panel
36 inches diameter