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16 Down
£600.00
Oil and acrylic on canvas
90cm × 120cm
16 Down is a playful, fashion-forward painting capturing a striking pin-up model wearing a crossword puzzle mini skirt, inspired by vintage fashion photography from the 1960s. The quirky graphic dress immediately caught my attention as a bold and witty statement of the era.
The crossword mini dress was originally designed by Robert Krausz in 1968, epitomising the spirit of late-1960s fashion, when mini skirts became a symbol of youthful freedom, creativity, and optimism. This period marked a cultural shift away from the conservatism of the 1940s and 50s, reflecting a prosperous, experimental, and socially liberated moment in time.
The monochrome portrait is set against a layered collage of mosaic Islamic Moroccan patterns, torn posters, and fragmented advertisements. These elements are inspired by the décollage works of Jacques Villeglé, creating a textured backdrop that speaks to memory, media, and the visual language of the street. Together, the contrasting surfaces merge fashion, history, and graphic playfulness into a vibrant contemporary composition.
This contemporary figurative painting blends 1960s fashion, pop culture, vintage photography, and collage-inspired abstraction to celebrate youth, style, and cultural nostalgia.
Please note: The price shown is for the original artwork only. Shipping is not included and will be calculated at checkout based on your location. To ensure safe international delivery, this painting will be carefully removed from its stretcher bars (de-stretched), rolled, and shipped in a heavy-duty protective tube.
Fine art prints available.