Curatorial Review: This monochrome portrait of John Lennon strips away color to reveal essence. With striking simplicity, the artist captures the legendary musician’s reflective gaze and iconic silhouette. The high-contrast acrylic style echoes the purity of Lennon’s message—peace, truth, and creative rebellion. In its visual silence, the piece becomes louder, reminding us that sometimes, the clearest voices are the ones that refuse to shout.
Artist Statement: I chose to paint John Lennon in stark black and white because he represented clarity in a noisy world. His music, his activism, his contradictions—they all live in that space between light and shadow. With minimal strokes, I aimed to capture his humanity and his enduring influence. It’s not just a portrait; it’s a pause to imagine a better world, as he once did.
