Madonna portrait in charity auction
A portrait of Madonna by a Lothian artist is today due to be auctioned in the Capital for a children’s charity.
The unusual oil painting was created specially for Barnado‘s Scotland by contemporary artist Anne Power to help raise funds for the organisation. It was set to be included in an auction being held tonight during a fundraising event for the charity at the Mansfield Traquair Centre.
The 5ft by 4ft black and white Madonna portrait depicts the American icon in her late-80s Vogue era, but with a corsage flower in her lapel. Ms Power, who was born in Falkirk and now lives in West Lothian, explained that the flower – a current fashion trend – is meant to add a contemporary feel.
“I started the painting around two months ago and did it exclusively for Barnado’s,” she said. “I’m a huge fan of Madonna and I admire everything she has done in her life. I think her strong character comes out in the painting.
Source: Scotsman.com