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Size:39 x 49 in.
Dan Pearce’s original artwork Chanel Butterflies II (30" x 39") transforms the iconic Chanel No. 5 bottle into an exuberant explosion of colour, texture, and movement. Set against a vivid fuchsia graffiti backdrop, the piece merges the worlds of luxury fashion and urban street culture. The instantly recognisable silhouette of the perfume bottle is alive with cascades of butterflies and swirling pigment, rendered in neon hues of pink, violet, gold, and turquoise. These delicate forms appear to flutter from within the resin surface, symbolising transformation, beauty, and freedom. The interplay of gloss, texture, and layering gives the artwork a radiant three-dimensional quality, drawing the viewer into its effervescent depths.
This piece exemplifies Pearce’s skill in merging fine art with urban dynamism, transforming cultural icons into contemporary statements. His innovative use of mixed media—combining graffiti, collage, paint, and resin—creates a mesmerising dialogue between control and chaos, echoing the energy of modern life. With stylistic nods to Warhol and Lichtenstein, Pearce reinvents pop art through his bold aesthetic and emotive impact. Chanel Butterflies II captures the tension between sophistication and rebellion, celebrating individuality and joy in a riot of colour and texture that feels both playful and powerfully modern.
Description
Size:39 x 49 in.
Dan Pearce’s original artwork Chanel Butterflies II (30" x 39") transforms the iconic Chanel No. 5 bottle into an exuberant explosion of colour, texture, and movement. Set against a vivid fuchsia graffiti backdrop, the piece merges the worlds of luxury fashion and urban street culture. The instantly recognisable silhouette of the perfume bottle is alive with cascades of butterflies and swirling pigment, rendered in neon hues of pink, violet, gold, and turquoise. These delicate forms appear to flutter from within the resin surface, symbolising transformation, beauty, and freedom. The interplay of gloss, texture, and layering gives the artwork a radiant three-dimensional quality, drawing the viewer into its effervescent depths.
This piece exemplifies Pearce’s skill in merging fine art with urban dynamism, transforming cultural icons into contemporary statements. His innovative use of mixed media—combining graffiti, collage, paint, and resin—creates a mesmerising dialogue between control and chaos, echoing the energy of modern life. With stylistic nods to Warhol and Lichtenstein, Pearce reinvents pop art through his bold aesthetic and emotive impact. Chanel Butterflies II captures the tension between sophistication and rebellion, celebrating individuality and joy in a riot of colour and texture that feels both playful and powerfully modern.
