Madonna by Rugman

Madonna is one of the first two of a series of prints that are available exclusively from the Saatchi Gallery and the Jealous Gallery. Madonna and David Bowie are not simple portraits of pop icons but contemporary reflections on iconography. The halos are reminiscent of those appearing in religious paintings of the renaissance. The abundant tattoos, a signature feature of many works by the artist, constitute a language full of apparent meaning and significance. Boldly drawn, wonderfully printed and powerful - these prints command attention.

About the artist:

Born and raised in Glasgow, Rugman has lived and worked in east London for the last 10 years. The artist is usually either locked away in his studio in Hackney Wick painting, or papering and stencilling the streets of east London.