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Gosha Ostretsov — Elvises
Gosha Ostretsov

Elvises

2011

A dynamic and visually charged painting rendered in acrylic and enamel on canvas, Ostretsov's *Elvises* draws on the language of pop culture and Soviet-era aesthetics to create a multiplied, almost totemic vision of the iconic rock-and-roll figure. The bold, graphic application of enamel over acrylic lends the work a slick, industrial surface quality that reinforces its commentary on mass reproduction and the mythology of celebrity. Through repetition and stylized form, Ostretsov transforms Elvis into both symbol and spectacle, blurring the line between idol and icon.

Medium
acrylic and enamel on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 5, 2017

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Gosha Ostretsov, Elvises, 2011

A dynamic and visually charged painting rendered in acrylic and enamel on canvas, Ostretsov's *Elvises* draws on the language of pop culture and Soviet-era aesthetics to create a multiplied, almost totemic vision of the iconic rock-and-roll figure. The bold, graphic application of enamel over acrylic lends the work a slick, industrial surface quality that reinforces its commentary on mass reproduction and the mythology of celebrity. Through repetition and stylized form, Ostretsov transforms Elvis into both symbol and spectacle, blurring the line between idol and icon.

Medium
acrylic and enamel on canvas
Year
2011
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Bold, Cultural Icon, Ironic Tone, Acrylic On Canvas, Post-Soviet, Bold Colors, Vibrant, Male Artist, Russian Artist, Contemporary Artist, Canvas, Pop Art, Playful And Ironic, Repetition, Late 20th Century, Portrait, Canvas Painting, Acrylic And Enamel On Canvas, Acrylic And Enamel, Figurative, Contemporary, Russian, Elvis Presley