Artist: Stephen Hansen
Title: Girl with(out) a Pearl Earring (Vermeer)
Medium: Acrylic/Paper Mache'
Dimensions: 18"h x 16"w
"Girl with(out) a Pearl Earring" features a contemporary reimagining of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring." A whimsical twist is added by including an artist standing on a wooden scaffolding in front of the classic painting. The artist, dressed in a colorful, paint-splattered outfit, holds a paint can and brushes, deep in thought over the missing, unpainted pearl earring. The juxtaposition of the traditional painting with the playful character creates a humorous and modern interpretation of the iconic image.