Who new that art could be be-dazzled. Amazingly so. Just two artworks on display by Mickalene Thomas at the Columbus Museum of Art, but both demonstrate the power of everyday supplies to create provocative work. The simple graphic appeal and the application of rhinestones are a great source for inspiration. A snippet from her bio,
New York-based artist, Mickalene Thomas, is best known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic and enamel. Thomas introduces a complex vision of what it means to be a woman and expands common definitions of beauty. Her work stems from her long study of art history and the classical genres of portraiture, landscape and still life.