Virgin Mary by BW
Medium: Silkscreen print on art paper
Dimensions: 42 x 59.4 cm
Year: 2024
Price: $500.00 USD
Status: available
In creating this piece, I wanted to explore the tension between the sacred and the secular, the timeless and the contemporary. The image of the Virgin Mary, a symbol of purity and devotion, holding a modern luxury handbag serves as a commentary on our society's fixation with materialism. It's an invitation to reflect on what we truly value and how these objects of desire can overshadow deeper, more meaningful aspects of life. The stark contrast in the composition, with the monochromatic depiction of Mary against the bold, branded bag, is intentional. It highlights the intrusion of consumer culture into spaces where it traditionally has no place. The silkscreen technique adds a raw, almost rebellious texture, underscoring the provocative nature of the message. I hope viewers will pause and consider the allure of luxury goods and how they shape our identities and priorities. My aim is to spark a conversation about the balance between spiritual and material wealth, encouraging a deeper look at what we hold sacred in our own lives.
Why collect this work?
Virgin Mary offers a focused way to encounter BW's practice through a specific work and its recorded materials.
- BW's practice is described through My work is a dialogue between two worlds: the political tremors of the Middle East and the industrial grit of Liverpool.
Living and working in a city like Liverpool—a place defined by its docks, its dissent, and its refusal to be silenced—has sharpened my han.
- In creating this piece, I wanted to explore the tension between the sacred and the secular, the timeless and the contemporary. The image of the Virgin Mary, a symbol of purity and devotion, holding a modern luxury handbag serves as a commentary on our society's fixation with materialism. It's an invitation to reflect on what we truly value and how these objects of desire can overshadow deeper, more meaningful aspects of life.
The stark contrast in the composition, with the monochromatic depicti
- The recorded technique or medium is Silkscreen print on art paper.
- At 42 x 59.4 cm, it can be considered for collections that have room for a work of this scale.
About the Artist
BW
Nationality: British
Visual Provocateur | Stencil & Screenprint
