Artist: James Chiew
Title: Vintage Surrogate Mother
Technique: Lenticular with frame
Size: 130x130cm

” Vintage Surrogate Mother” by James Chiew is a lenticular artwork with a frame, measuring 120x120cm. The piece portrays a woman wearing a hat with the Nr5 logo and a shirt with the famous phrase “Sex, drugs and rock and roll”. The lenticular technique is a printing technique that creates an illusion of depth and movement, which can be seen when the piece is viewed from different angles. The frame adds an aesthetic dimension to the artwork, complementing the composition and highlighting the theme. The phrase “Sex, drugs and rock and roll” is a popular motto associated with rock culture and may reflect rebellion and counterculture. Overall, James Chiew’s artwork challenges social conventions and explores themes such as individuality, freedom, and cultural subversion.