Plastic Icon #1

Rebecca Meneghini Verified independent store

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Pastel pencil on paper59.4 × 84.1 cm Rendered with meticulous attention to texture, light, and nostalgic detail. Every contour of the vintage Barbie—its sculpted features, iconic b lack‑and‑white swimsuit, and glossy 1959 styling—is recreated with photographic precision. As the inaugural work in the Plastic Icons collection, this piece explores the enduring power of manufactured beauty and the objects that shape collective imagination. By enlarging the subject to an almost monumental scale, the drawing invites viewers to reconsider Barbie not just as a toy, but as a cultural artifact whose influence spans generations. Show more