Amy Winehouse

About this work

In this artwork I paint a tribute to Amy Winehouse — vulnerable and powerful at once. I have depicted her in the middle of a performance, the microphone gripped firmly in her hand, as though she were clinging to the one thing that was always honest with her: music. Her characteristic beehive, the bamboo hoop earrings, the eyeliner and the red rose in her hair refer to her iconic look, but also to her love of classic soul and jazz.