“Queenie II,” a sculptural artwork by Duane Hanson, created in 1988, is part of the Hyper-Realism and Photorealism art movements. This piece exemplifies the genre of sculpture.
The artwork depicts a life-sized figure of a cleaning lady, equipped with an assortment of cleaning tools. The figure is dressed in casual work attire, specifically a teal uniform, and wears glasses. She stands adjacent to a janitorial cart laden with an array of cleaning supplies such as mops, spray bottles, cloths, and other practical items. The detailed and realistic representation of both the figure and the equipment exemplifies Hanson’s commitment to the Hyper-Realism and Photorealism art movements, capturing the essence of everyday life with meticulous attention to detail. The scene is set against a simple, unobtrusive background, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the subject and the subtleties of the sculpture.