MikoArt-Liquid Gloss®-07FP/EltonJohn-120x120cm by MikoArt

Medium: Fuji Crystal DP II Ultra HD photo paper, glued to 3mm. Alu-Dibond and then covered with 2/3mm resin. The gold frame is enclosed in the Epoxy Liquid Gloss painting.

Dimensions: 120 x 120 cm

Year: 2025

Price: $8500.00 USD

Status: available

In this painting, I present Elton John as he has always been: colorful, idiosyncratic, and unmistakably himself. His face is composed of geometric planes, as if his life consists of countless phases and masks that together form a single whole. The large rose-colored glasses are not an accessory, but a symbol of his courage to see the world differently. Butterflies in vibrant colors float around his head – symbols of freedom, transformation, and vulnerability. They remind us how often he reinvented himself, without ever losing his core. This image reflects his life story. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, he grew up as a shy boy with an exceptional musical talent. He found his voice at the piano, first literally, then figuratively. As Elton John, he broke through in the 1970s and became a global star, with flamboyant outfits, captivating melodies, and lyrics that were both grand and intimate. His music brought joy, but behind the glitter also lay struggles: with fame, addiction, and identity. Like the butterflies in the painting, Elton managed to break free from his cocoon. He fell, got up, and ultimately chose honesty with himself and the world. His openness about his sexuality, his recovery, and his vulnerability made him not only a pop music icon but also a symbol of self-acceptance and compassion. The painting captures that moment of peace and wisdom: the gentle smile, the playful colors, the light irony. It's not just a portrait of a star, but of a person embracing life in all its facets. Like his music, this image resonates—warm, courageous, and indelible. The golden frame is part of the Epoxy Liquid Gloss and is not a physical wooden frame.