The artwork titled “Bouffant Pride” was created by Ellen Gallagher in the year 2003. It belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and falls within the genre of contemporary figurative art.
The artwork intricately depicts a grid of human faces, each uniquely overlaid with vivid yellow bouffant hairstyles. This striking contrast between the monochromatic faces and the bright yellow hair draws the viewer’s attention and conveys a sense of individuality and collective identity. Positioned in a meticulous grid format, the faces are rendered in a way that highlights the variations and similarities among them. The large blue-tinged head at the bottom left, adorned with a multitude of eye-like dots, further enhances the focal point of the piece, adding a layer of complexity and depth. The use of bold color against the otherwise subtle palette serves to evoke a sense of pride and unity among the depicted figures, making a compelling commentary on cultural expression and identity.
