About the artwork
In an explosively colorful painting, Okuda pays vibrant homage to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Here, the apostles are replaced by human-bird hybrids, and the figure of Christ becomes a Minotaur. These elements, typical of Okuda's work, are juxtaposed with numerous references to Pop Culture, further punctuating the composition: Judas is replaced by a character from The Simpsons, and Tweety subtly takes the place of another of the apostles. On the table are McDonald's French fries and Andy Warhol's famous Campbell's soup. All these tributes to Pop Culture are brought together around Donald Trump's severed head, becoming a caricature of capitalism and consumer society. Like the last supper announcing the imminent death of Christ, the artist suggests, not without cynicism, the imminent end of our society, caused here by mass consumption.
Expert opinion
Rich in references, this painting by Okuda presents both his plastic universe and his political ideals. In addition to the icons of popular culture he invokes, Okuda mixes his inspiration with art history and religious references, in order to convey a committed message to a wide audience.
About the artist
Born in 1980 in Santander (Spain), Oscar San Miguel, aka Okuda, is a street artist whose work is rooted in Pop Culture. Graduating from Madrid's Complutense University in 2007, he began his practice at the age of 17, painting on abandoned railroads and trains, before moving into studio practice in 2009. As a result, his work adapts to a variety of media, from photography and frescoes to sculpture and video. His psychedelic universe has earned him recognition from major brands such as Roche Bobois and Playstation. However, his work is not limited to a colorful universe, and is often tinged with strong political ideas or metaphysical and humanist thoughts. After painting the interior of the Santa Barbara church in Llanera in 2015, the artist is gaining international recognition, and his work is finding its way onto the streets of many countries, including France, China and Brazil.
“Art, in addition to breaking down the boundaries between cultures and religions, is made to feel: the essential function of art must be to transform the beholder.”
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