Starman
1996
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1996
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Starman is a 1996 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a person with short, wavy hair and a serious expression. They’re wearing a bright yellow top with brown trim near the collar. The background is mostly dark green with a small, pale circle floating above their head. The artist used bold colors and thick brushstrokes, especially on the hair and shirt. The face is lit softly, making the skin look smooth. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.
The 1996 oil painting *Starman* by Jennifer Ruicea depicts David Bowie wearing a yellow zip-up jacket against a blue-green background, with his skin rendered in light blue and white hues. The canvas is signed and dated in the lower right corner, and the reverse of the wooden frame bears handwritten notes about the painting and artist in black marker. This work is part of a larger collection of fan art and correspondence preserved by Bowie and his archival team, which includes drawings, sculptures, and other materials.
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