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Behind the Scenes: Nicola Verlato Re-Imagines the Madonna

Interested in investigating contemporary culture through classical realism, L.A.-based painter Nicola Verlato (most recently featured in Hi-Fructose Collected 3) will participate in a large-scale museum group show at the Domus Artium in Salamanca, Spain titled "From madonna to Madonna: (De)constructions of the Feminine in Contemporary Society." Opening March 1, the exhibition investigates the role of the woman as subject and artist through a juxtaposition of the two most famous madonnas of our time. Read more and see exclusive images of Nicola's painting process after the jump!

Interested in investigating contemporary culture through classical realism, L.A.-based painter Nicola Verlato (most recently featured in Hi-Fructose Collected 3) will participate in a large-scale museum group show at the Domus Artium in Salamanca, Spain titled “From madonna to Madonna: (De)constructions of the Feminine in Contemporary Society.” Opening March 1, the exhibition investigates the role of the woman as subject and artist through a juxtaposition of the two most famous madonnas of our time.

In medieval art, the madonna served as a stand-in for the Virgin Mary and was depicted as a broader metaphor for a pious, righteous woman. Now, however, the name Madonna is more commonly associated with the pop superstar — world-famous bad girl and sex symbol. In Verlato’s painting, the (M)madonna is a powerful warrior that radiates strength and self-assurance. The artist sent us some exclusive photos of the painting as it evolved from its initial stage to completion. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process, images courtesy of Nicola Verlato.

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