Artist: Stephen Hansen
Title: The Birth of Venus (Botticelli)
Medium: Acrylic/Paper Mache'
Dimensions: 24"h x 24"w
Hansen's "Birth of Venus (Botticelli) is a whimsical reinterpretation of the famous painting of the same name. It features Venus standing on a large scallop shell at the edge of the sea, with flowing hair and a serene expression. To the left, a painter dressed in colorful, patterned clothing sits on a shell of his own, painting the floral details. The background includes a calm sea and a distant shoreline under a clear blue sky. The scene merges classical elements with modern, humorous touches.