Description

Height: 46cm

Width:17vm

A striking plaster figure depicting the Madonna and Child, finished in a deep blackened patina and later customised with hand-painted facial detailing associated with the band KISS.

The traditional religious form shows Mary crowned and robed, holding the Christ Child, standing upon a clouded base with cherubic detailing.

The classical drapery and modelling reflect late 19th to early 20th century devotional plaster figures, commonly produced for churches, shrines, and domestic altars.

This example has been deliberately altered, transforming a conventional sacred object into a provocative crossover piece that blends religious iconography with modern pop-culture symbolism.

The contrast between the solemn devotional form and the stylised KISS-inspired facial paint gives the figure a confrontational, contemporary edge, placing it firmly within the realm of outsider art and modern curiosities.

Such reworked religious figures are collected for their visual impact and cultural tension, appealing to collectors of macabre art, altered antiques, pop-surrealism, and subversive religious objects.

A highly decorative and conversation-starting piece.

Care instructions
For display purposes only. Keep dry and away from direct heat or moisture. Clean gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaning methods.