Michael Jackson, Action by David Lloyd Glover

This masterly work by David Lloyd Glover captures the supreme elegance of the king of modern dance. The painting is fully in line with the Pop Art movement through its bold treatment of color contrasts. Poetically titled “Michael Jackson, Action”, this pictorial creation highlights a profile pose that has become legendary. The artist manages to capture the very essence of the style and unique gestures of this global icon.

The subject is depicted standing on tiptoes, his head tilted under the brim of an elegant dark fedora. He wears a glittering black jacket over a white t-shirt, and blue pants enhanced with colorful stripes. His hand gloved in white is raised, while his other hand is placed elegantly on his hip. The background consists of large washes of red and midnight blue paint crossed by concentric luminous circles. The face remains mysteriously shaded, which adds a theatrical and enigmatic dimension to the composition. The touches of pure white on the hat moreover create a very strong and balanced luminous focal point.

The technique used by the painter brilliantly combines fluid watercolor washes and precise graphic details. The glittering texture of the black jacket is rendered with remarkable finesse thanks to touches of white gouache. This piece demonstrates a great technical mastery and unparalleled artistic sensitivity.