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Mickalene Thomas — SIX FOOTA (portrait series)
Mickalene Thomas

SIX FOOTA (portrait series)

A dazzling portrait rendered in rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel on wood, this work exemplifies Mickalene Thomas's signature blend of glamour and Black feminine power. The shimmering surface transforms the subject into an icon, with rhinestones catching light to create a vibrant, almost mosaic-like effect that elevates portraiture into something both celebratory and monumental.

Medium
rhinestones, acrylic, enamel on wood

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Mickalene Thomas, SIX FOOTA (portrait series)

A dazzling portrait rendered in rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel on wood, this work exemplifies Mickalene Thomas's signature blend of glamour and Black feminine power. The shimmering surface transforms the subject into an icon, with rhinestones catching light to create a vibrant, almost mosaic-like effect that elevates portraiture into something both celebratory and monumental.

Medium
rhinestones, acrylic, enamel on wood
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Rhinestones, Conceptual, Vibrant, American, Mixed Media, Decorative, Portrait, Figurative, Contemporary

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