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Mickalene Thomas — Naomi Campbell
Mickalene Thomas

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

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Under the Influence

September 16, 2014

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Mickalene Thomas, 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
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold Colors, Mixed Media, Rhinestone Embellishment, Neo-Pop, Portraiture, Contemporary Artist, Celebratory Mood, Diptych, American Artist, 21st Century, Portrait, Black Female Subject, Female Artist, Diptych Format

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