
The Wake Up Call (Judy Garland)
A visceral and psychologically charged portrait depicting Judy Garland rendered in bold, expressive brushwork that disrupts conventional notions of celebrity and glamour. Mellor employs a confrontational painterly language, combining oil and acrylic to create a surface that feels simultaneously seductive and unsettling, reflecting her ongoing interrogation of fame, femininity, and cultural mythology. The work channels Garland's iconic status while exposing the darker undercurrents of stardom, inviting the viewer to reckon with the complex and often exploitative forces that shape public personas.
- Medium
- oil and acrylic on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 17, 2013
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