Love Extraordinaire

Artwork dimensions without frame: 140 x 160 x 2,5 cm / 55" x 63" x 0,8"

Artwork Dimensions including frame: 146 x 166 x 6 cm / 57" x 65" x 2"

Original artwork by Kristin Kossi 2019. Acrylic, collage, spray paint, on canvas. Framed, signed and dated, ready to hang.

Artistic thoughts behind this artwork:

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has captivated viewers for centuries with her enigmatic smile and mysterious gaze. Her face is one of the most recognizable and reproduced in art history, embodying a timeless sense of allure and mystery. In my pop art piece "Love Extraordinaire," I wanted to bring this iconic figure into a contemporary setting, reimagining her in a vibrant, playful light.

In this artwork, the Mona Lisa is paired with a whimsical, pink lover who is utterly enchanted by her. This unexpected combination adds a layer of humor and modernity to the classic image, creating a playful dialogue between past and present. Pink Panther with his love heart adoration, contrasts sharply with Mona Lisa’s calm and composed demeanor, highlighting the universality and timelessness of love in all its forms.

By blending old and new, "Love Extraordinaire" explores the extraordinary feeling of love—the kind that transcends time and style, uniting classic beauty with contemporary expression. 

The piece is crafted with high-quality acrylics, aerosol, and collage on canvas, combining different textures and layers to add depth and interest. The use of vivid colors and mixed media techniques breathes new life into the Mona Lisa, while the golden metallic frame evokes the grandeur of the old masters, connecting the artwork to its classical roots. The frame serves as a bridge between the past and present, reinforcing the theme of blending tradition with modernity.