Viola Davis: A Black Leather Cowboy Hat, designed by Cecilio Castrillo, 2012, designed and handmade by Leather Designs founder Cecilio Castrillo, constructed of black leather, cowboy-style hat with exaggerated sides, embellished with an intricate latticed detailing, and an under chin black leather strap with metal fastenings, approx. 25 1/2in x 6 3/4in (65cm x 17cm) Footnotes: Cecilio Castrillo: Blurring the lines between fashion and fine art, Castrillo's pieces evoke a powerful sense of 'The Uncanny'. Through unconventional materials and exaggerated forms, his creations provoke fascination and disorientation, prompting viewers to question identity and performativity. Influenced by science fiction, Tim Burton, punk, and goth subcultures, Castrillo's striking designs have been worn by an array of high-profile figures, including Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner, Lady Gaga, and Marilyn Manson. His work has also been showcased at prestigious venues such as the Paris National Opera, the Zurich Opera House, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and Naves del Matadero in Madrid. Provenance: Offered directly by the designer Cecilio Castrillo (b.1979). Additional Appearances: - Worn by Viola Davis, Elle Brasil, 2022, - Ashnikko, VMAs Red Carpet 2021, - Iggy Azalea, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' interview 2019. - Justine Skye, Rogue Magazine, 2018. Please contact the department for images of these shoots. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing