So, I commissioned this Christina Aguilera painting by local Austin artist, Robert Poschmann, in January, after Etta James passed. The painting is just the Christina Aguilera part. I just wanted to show where the idea for my concept originally came from and to show a comparison between the two. I had the idea long before her death.
Since Etta is Xtina’s musical hero and “Beautiful” is, arguably, her “At Last,” and now that she was a little bit healthier, I thought it would make a great pop art piece and it just made sense to do it then. I actually wanted it to look more pop art/photo real, but I think that got lost in translation in the early stages of communicating my concept back-and-forth with the artist.
Anyway, my idea was always to have it be an auction piece for a good cause. Perhaps, one close to Xtina’s or Ms. James’ heart? Or maybe there’s an Etta James foundation now? But, I don’t have a specific cause or event for it to be a part of. I’d like to keep it local to Austin, if at all possible. Any ideas?
Since Etta is Xtina’s musical hero and “Beautiful” is, arguably, her “At Last,” and now that she was a little bit healthier, I thought it would make a great pop art piece and it just made sense to do it then. I actually wanted it to look more pop art/photo real, but I think that got lost in translation in the early stages of communicating my concept back-and-forth with the artist.
Anyway, my idea was always to have it be an auction piece for a good cause. Perhaps, one close to Xtina’s or Ms. James’ heart? Or maybe there’s an Etta James foundation now? But, I don’t have a specific cause or event for it to be a part of. I’d like to keep it local to Austin, if at all possible. Any ideas?
