ELVIS

A portrait of Elvis Presley is depicted on a circular, cut-out vinyl record, rendered in a style reminiscent of Pop Art and stencil graffiti. The composition features a profile view of the musician, with his gaze directed toward the viewer. The color palette consists primarily of black, white, various shades of beige, and accents of green and red, applied using a spray-paint technique that includes splatters and drips across the surface. The artwork makes use of the circular shape of a vinyl record, which has been further modified with a cutout on the right side, suggesting the iconic silhouette of Presley’s hair. A brass-colored stud is placed in the center, likely marking the record’s original spindle hole. The layering of colors—from the dark background to the lighter tones of the face and hair—creates a sense of depth and texture characteristic of aerosol application. The choice of Elvis Presley as a subject places the work within a tradition of artists engaging with icons of popular culture. The medium of the vinyl record itself carries cultural connotations, linking the visual art to music history and mass media. The fragmented and layered application of paint, combined with the distinctive cutout, transforms the functional object into a sculptural and painterly representation.