Diamond Dancing Doll II
2021
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2021
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Diamond Dancing Doll II is a 2021 by Hormazd Narielwalla, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The artwork *Diamond Dancing Doll II* by Hormazd Narielwalla is a double-layered lithograph that depicts a dancing figure with David Bowie’s head, drawing on the singer’s exploration of identity through costume and performance. The image overlays Bowie’s "Ziggy" face with elaborate, decorative attire, emphasizing themes of transformation and adornment. References to gender-fluid traditions such as kabuki and onnagata are embedded in the embellished figures, reflecting Bowie’s challenge to conventional notions of identity and sexuality.
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Hormazd Narielwalla makes bold, colorful prints that layer sharp shapes and playful patterns.
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