Original artwork description:

"Augusta Seaman I" – A Tribute to Sailors Through the Lens of Iconic Versatility

In "Augusta Seaman I", the artist crafts a masterful homage to the timeless resilience of sailors while juxtaposing the delicate duality of modern masculinity and femininity. Centering on the magnetic presence of Augusta Alexander—a model whose fluidity has graced the runways of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Versace—the piece radiates an enigmatic tension. Framed within a 60x80cm canvas, this collage merges black-and-white photography with ethereal silver spray paint, sealed beneath a shimmering layer of resin. The resin evokes the reflective, ever-moving surface of the sea, creating a "window" effect that invites the viewer to peer deeper.

The fragmented yet cohesive composition echoes the deconstructive techniques of David Hockney’s photo collages while channeling the minimalist shimmer of Anselm Kiefer’s metallic works. The visual language is one of bold contradictions—soft and rugged, reflective and opaque. The silver paint evokes both the industrial grit of shipyards and the celestial beauty of moonlit waters, mirroring Augusta's ability to oscillate between hyper-masculine and androgynous personas.

"Augusta Seaman I" transcends portraiture, transforming into an ode to courage and transformation. It demands to be a centerpiece of any contemporary art collection, offering an iconic intersection of high fashion, identity, and the elemental forces of nature.

IMPORTANT: None of my artwork is perfect, they are organic, there are drops of paint, tears in the paper, waves, glue residues. They are original!

Jerome Cholet is a prize-winning artist based in Germany whose paintings have been exhibited internationally. Through his art, he endeavors to find, create, access, and inspire others with new perspectives. In the creation of his collages, Cholet most often employs imagery from newspaper covers and social media photographs. His distinctive pieces are completed with graffiti techniques using spray paint on canvas or MDF boards.

Materials used:

Acrylic Paint, Paper, Epoxy Resin

Tags:

#portrait #man #melancholy #collage #boy #gay #sailor #psycho #maritime #anselm kiefer #seaman #sailor art #lgbtqia+