
Naomi Campbell
Mickalene Thomas's *Naomi Campbell* is a dazzling diptych rendered in rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel on wood panel, celebrating the iconic supermodel with the artist's signature blend of glamour and visual opulence. The work's surface shimmers with densely applied rhinestones that catch and refract light, creating a vibrant, mosaic-like quality that elevates its subject to an almost shrine-like status. Thomas's bold compositional approach merges art historical portraiture with Black feminine identity, asserting power, beauty, and cultural significance through a richly layered visual language.
- Medium
- diptych, rhinestones, acrylic, enamel on wood panel
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Under the Influence
September 16, 2014
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