DAVID BOWIE SKULL ON PINK
Skull on Pink by Raymond
Description & Inspiration
Skull on Pink is a bold and unapologetic pop-art reinterpretation of the classic memento mori. By setting a detailed skull against an electric neon-pink background with cyan highlights, Raymond transforms a symbol of mortality into a vibrant statement of contemporary art. The work is both provocative and captivating, reminding us of life’s fragility while celebrating the power of color and form.
Technique & Materials
Created with Raymond’s signature Acrylic Pouring fusion technique, the skull is layered with deep blacks and cyan accents, contrasted by the shocking vibrancy of pink. The stark juxtaposition of death and playful color embodies the tension between darkness and vitality, a hallmark of Raymond’s neo-pop approach.
Impact & Meaning
Traditionally, the skull symbolizes mortality, transience, and the passage of time. In this artwork, however, it becomes asymbol of rebellion and resilience. The neon palette shifts its meaning from somber reminder to a celebration of existence in bold, uncompromising tones.
Collectors Information
•Medium: Acrylic on canvas
•Original Size: 39,3×39,3 in / 100x100cm
•Availability: 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: 29. July 2020