Title: Frankie King |'Cue The Blues' (Amy Winehouse) | Original | Oil, Acrylic and Gold Leaf On Canvas

 

Description: Frankie King - 'Cue the Blues' (Amy Winehouse)

Cue the Blues is a striking contemporary portrait of music icon Amy Winehouse, capturing a quieter, more personal side of an artist whose life was so often lived in the spotlight.
Depicted leaning across a pool table, cue in hand and eyes fixed with determination, Amy is shown enjoying one of her escapes from the noise and pressures of everyday life. Rather than portraying her on stage, Frankie King captures a moment away from the performance, offering a glimpse of the person behind the unmistakable voice and public image.
Rich electric blues and warm pink tones bring the composition to life, while a shimmering gold-leaf background creates a dramatic contrast. The swirling patterns introduce a sense of movement and energy, reflecting the rhythm and emotion of Amy's music.
Music was also an integral part of the painting's creation. Frankie worked on the gold-leaf details while listening to Amy Winehouse's songs, allowing the sound and atmosphere to influence the movement of the piece.
Bold, intimate and full of character, Cue the Blues celebrates Amy Winehouse beyond her fame, exploring the importance of finding moments of freedom and peace amidst the noise. It is both a tribute to an extraordinary musician and a reminder of the human being behind the icon.
Artist Name: Frankie King
Artwork Title: 'Cue the Blues' (Amy Winehouse)
Year Created: 2025
Medium: Oil, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas
Framed Height (cm): 84 (80 without frame) 
Framed Width (cm): 84 (80 without frame) 
Framed?: Yes
Signed?: Yes
Rarity: Original
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Location: London
Shipping Estimate (UK): £25


Frankie King is a London-based contemporary figurative artist whose bold, expressive paintings celebrate individuality, music and the personalities that shape popular culture.
Working predominantly in oils, Frankie creates striking portraits that combine vibrant colour, stylised figures and carefully considered details. Often incorporating gold and silver leaf, her work brings a contemporary edge to traditional portraiture, capturing not just the likeness of her subjects but their character, confidence and creative energy.
Music and cultural icons feature prominently throughout Frankie's practice, with subjects including Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Lauryn Hill, Tyler, the Creator and Doechii. Through dramatic colour palettes, unexpected compositions and a distinctive visual style, she transforms familiar faces into artworks that feel fresh, expressive and full of personality.
Frankie's paintings celebrate the power of self-expression and the influence of creative individuals, bringing together contemporary portraiture, music and popular culture in a way that is both visually captivating and immediately recognisable.

 

Condition: New

 

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Location: W8

 

Category: Art