Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

€ 750 

Irina Sigitova

€ 750 

Irina Sigitova

This artwork playfully blends the aesthetics of ancient Egyptian papyrus with modern pop culture references, specifically characters from the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” universe. Set in a traditional format with hieroglyphics and symbolic imagery typical of ancient Egyptian manuscripts, the scene reimagines the famous turtles, Leonardo and Michelangelo, interacting with their mentor Splinter. Splinter is depicted seated in a regal position reminiscent of Egyptian gods, while the turtles present him with a pizza, a nod to their iconic love for the food.

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Description

Artist:

Irina Sigitova

Category:

Papyrus

Style:

Ethnofuturism

Size:

21

x

29.7

x

Year:

2021

Materials:

Papyrus, paint

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

IS-007

Frame:

Yes

No

Artist:

Irina Sigitova

Category:

Papyrus

Style:

Ethnofuturism

Size:

21

x

29.7

x

Frame:

Yes

No

Year:

2021

Materials:

Papyrus, paint

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

IS-007

This artwork playfully blends the aesthetics of ancient Egyptian papyrus with modern pop culture references, specifically characters from the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” universe. Set in a traditional format with hieroglyphics and symbolic imagery typical of ancient Egyptian manuscripts, the scene reimagines the famous turtles, Leonardo and Michelangelo, interacting with their mentor Splinter. Splinter is depicted seated in a regal position reminiscent of Egyptian gods, while the turtles present him with a pizza, a nod to their iconic love for the food.

The juxtaposition of ancient art forms and contemporary pop culture elements, like the recognizable characters and their tools (swords and pizza), creates a humorous and intriguing commentary on how modern mythology and classic archetypes intersect. The detailed hieroglyphs and papyrus style reinforce the contrast between the ancient and the modern, making this a clever visual fusion of two different worlds.

The piece reflects a playful reimagining of how cultural icons can transcend time periods and artistic traditions, creating a bridge between history and modern-day storytelling.

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