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Stuart McAlpine Miller
"What we see and knowabout them is largely led by themedia, who can elevate someone onemoment and all but destroy them the next. The reality is that they are not demi gods but real peoplewho eat, drink, breathe, laugh and cry the same as everyone else."
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the fantasy person that the media and marketing machines feed us." "I chose these women because they are a near iconic representation of what is deemed to be a celebrity," he explained. "There are the obvious differences between them in terms of the work they do – fashion, music and acting - but there are also big differences in how each of them is perceived. A fascination with Marilyn Monroe, for example, has endured for more than six decades but Lady Gaga's appeal might only last until we move on to the next superstar. So are they real icons or just fleeting
media-made creations? Icons or 'eyecons'?" For McAlpine Miller, working on these paintings was a real joy. "Focusing on facial aspects of individuals has inspired me to develop more of this kind," he enthused "and I'm currently working on a new idea, directly related to this collection." Gallery EYECONS is a limited edition of 95 giclée or 50 boxed canvas and is available in galleries nationwide, or view online at castlegalleries.com
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FINE ART COLLECTOR SPRING 2014
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