Description
Juan Mira’s Umbrella Girl is a striking reinterpretation of Peter Max’s iconic Umbrella Man, transforming the familiar pop art figure into a confident, stylish female. While retaining the bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes characteristic of pop art, Mira introduces his own artistic flair by replacing Max’s male figure with a female counterpart. In this vibrant work, Umbrella Girl holds an umbrella that mirrors the geometric shape of her dress, deviating from the traditional round form of Max’s original to one that symbolizes a blend of femininity and strength.
The angular shape of the umbrella, resembling “The Blade” traditionally associated with manhood, contrasts with the subject’s feminine physique, illustrating her ability to fulfill the same role as Umbrella Man while maintaining her own identity. Her legs, subtly suggestive, hint at sex appeal, while her oversized, brimmed Fedora hat exudes confidence and poise. The feather in the hat serves as a symbol of freedom, representing the character’s autonomy and ability to define her own path. In Umbrella Girl, Mira combines the playful exuberance of pop art with a fresh, empowering narrative, paying homage to Peter Max while celebrating female strength and independence.
Umbrella Girl is a mixed media work combining extensive hand painted acrylic on a color canvas giclee. Mixed media is a common method used by many contemporary artists, plus since there are no two alike, the art world considers them to be an original “one of a kind” work of art. It is hand signed by the artist. Painted with premium light fast paint on cotton canvas and protected by UV resistant varnish.
The Frame: The 12″ x 15″ black frame is made from solid New Zealand Pine. To help protect your artwork for generations the front is covered with high-quality polished glass and the backside is sealed with acid free heavy backing paper. For easy hanging, the back has a wall mounting bracket and wall pads. The back also includes the paintings registration label with serial number along with a MacDonald Gallery embossed seal. Note that the registration serial number is also included in the provenance paper work.
The Mat: The 11″ x 14″ mat is custom color painted to compliment the painting adding artistic appeal and originality.
ARTIST: Peter Max – Juan Mira
ARTWORK SIZE: 8″ X 10″
MAT SIZE: 11″ x 14″
MEDIUM: Acrylic
SURFACE: Canvas Giclee
FRAME SIZE: 12″ x 15″
FRAME MATERIAL: Black Solid Wood
Glass Enclosure
COA with Registration Serial number
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