A few years ago, Cosmo Sarson clipped a newspaper article about Polish kids breakdancing for the Pope. The image has stuck in the painter's mind, and his recent work brings to life the idea of Jesus busting a few moves. He based the finished oil on a photograph taken of a dancer friend, rendering the event in photorealistic style, but with tongue-in-cheek. The mixing of contemporary culture and famous artworks drives Sarson's output. Click the thumbs for more examples.
Look At This! Breakdancing Jesus
Painter Cosmo Sarson mixes historical painting reference and contemporary culture.
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