David Bowie – Scream by Raymond

Description & Inspiration

This electrifying portrait captures David Bowie in a moment of raw intensity, his mouth wide open in a silent scream, hands framing his face in shock and urgency. The expression is both theatrical and deeply human, echoing Bowie’s lifelong exploration of identity, chaos, and emotion. With piercing blue eyes and a mouth that draws the viewer into the void, the painting becomes a modern echo of The Scream in Bowie’s unmistakable presence.

Technique & Materials

Created in Raymond’s acrylic pouring and contrast layering technique, this work fuses clean black-and-white contrasts with vivid details like Bowie’s icy blue eyes and the deep red tones of his mouth. The textured background enhances the dramatic effect, while the exaggerated gesture turns the portrait into a bold pop-cultural statement.

Impact & Meaning

The scream can be read as a symbol of artistic rebellion, inner turmoil, or the voice of a generation demanding change. Bowie, the eternal chameleon, becomes here both an individual and an archetype – a reflection of human fragility and resilience.

Collectors Information

•Medium: Acrylic on canvas

•Original Size: 47,2×70,8 in / 120x180cm

•Availability: Original & Limited Edition Prints

•Original size or 50% of the original

•Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Paper or Belgian Linen

•Each edition is 3D scanned, produced in Amsterdam by a master printer, hand-numbered, and delivered with a certificate of authenticity

•. Creation Year: 14. November 2022

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