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Filip Leu, Hand-Painted Electric Guitar

Filip Leu, Hand-Painted Electric Guitar One of the most complex paintings in the entire collection, this guitar was painted by one of the most influential tattoo artists on the planet, Filip Leu. Filip's style is complete Modern Surrealism that picks up somewhere off the edge of the melting clock where Dali left off. Tattoos by Filip are greatly sought after and those who possess them are considered fortunate. His fine art works also are in high demand and he regularly shows his paintings in galleries across the US and abroad. And he is a founding member of the now famous Art Fusion Experiments, with Paul Booth and Guy Aitchison, so popular at major tattoo conventions worldwide. His legacy thus far is one unsurpassed in breadth and scope…and, if truth be told, has only just begun. His shop, The Leu Family’s Family Iron, in Lausanne, Switzerland, is visited almost daily by fellow tattooers, hoping to get work done by Filip and, with any luck, learning something in the process. His style of tattoo work, both original and yet still tributary to traditional tattoo imagery, has grown in popularity since his introduction, and one may enter virtually any tattoo shop in the world, particularly across Europe, and find either someone who imitates Filip’s style or who knows someone who does. His impact cannot be overemphasized. This piece is one that can be gazed explored for days and hidden elements and figures will continue to manifest before your eyes. This is a one-of-a-kind full playable and displayable Instrument of Art. Complete with electronics, pick-ups, strings and hardware installed at Dean USA. It is hand-painted or otherwise decorated by the artist who’s name is associated with the guitar. Proceeds from the auction of this guitar go to support LITTLE KIDS ROCK, one of the most exciting music education programs available to public schools in America. This guitar is one of over sixty pieces created for Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute. Curated by Curse Mackey.