THE STORY BEHIND…

Jenny Boot is incredible in her technique at blurring the lines of traditional and the modern. She uses the style of traditional Flemish painters with a contemporary twist. Take a closer look at the collar that you may have presumed to be a traditional part of her dress… No you are not mistaken, those are really tampons and sanitary towels. In Luna’s hair you will see that she is wearing a traditional headpiece that was worn in Friesland hundreds of years ago that indicated when girls “became women” and were ready to get married. Don’t think that would go down too well these days! This “transformation” is also highlighted by Luna revealing her bra, saucy minx, someone’s dying to get laid.

This portrait is part of the photographic series that sees Jenny Boot create a modern take on traditional, flemish inspired images. As most editions of the artwork have found a new owner already it is under collectors status and therefor a little more pricey than most other works.