Monique Barnett: Famesque

Monique Barnett navigates the shiny waters of high-gloss celebrity aqueducts.
Steve Lamattina
Published on May 27, 2013

Overview

Using a combination of photography and paint, New Zealand native Monique Barnett presents Famesque — a warped interpretation of celebrity that challenges existing, idealised associations with fame. She navigates the shiny waters of the high-gloss celebrity aqueducts to offer a unique view, one that plays with both eyes and ideas. Large-scale pieces draw the viewer in to Barnett's world, only to find that this unfamiliar territory is in fact a distorted mirror of our own making. Nameless, yet recognisable faces inhabit the space, allowing the viewer to question what these people truly represent. Discourse is encouraged, meaning this could be your chance to brush shoulders with Gaga!

Image by Monique Barnett.

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