“Inspired by the Masters”

In this piece from Kim Violenes’ Inspired by the Masters collection, she reimagines the iconic cartoon style of Roy Lichtenstein, who made his breakthrough in the 1960s. Violenes, a longtime admirer of Lichtenstein’s fun and visually striking pop art, draws upon her own childhood love of creating cartoons to give this piece a personal touch. Revisiting Lichtenstein’s precise, graphic style, she transforms one of his famous works through her unique lens.

Her connection to Lichtenstein’s approach deepened in 2015 while living in Amsterdam, where she created a series of portraits inspired by his meticulous linework and bold colors. Now, as part of her Inspired by the Masters series, Violenes blends her original character style with the playful essence of Lichtenstein’s art, celebrating his influence and the joy his work brings to viewers. Each piece in this collection pays tribute to great artists while exploring new interpretations through Violenes’ distinct creative voice.