Vampires of Human Flesh - David Bowie & Steve Strange by Mark Wardel & Boy George

This Original Painting of David Bowie & Steve is a collaboration between Mark Wardel and Boy George.

Oil & acrylic on canvas. 

127x90cm

Boy George became a world star as lead singer of the iconic band Culture Club. As soon as the band made its appearance in Top of the Pops, George became a notorious figure. To this very day he remains one of the most colourful pop stars in Britain’s history.

George is now making waves as a sought after artist. With a string of sell out exhibitions around the world, he’s quickly becoming as known for his art as he is for his music.

According to the artist, creating art is almost a compulsive need. He usually doesn’t determine in advance what will be portrayed but thinks imperfect people are the most interesting.

Boy George once worked as a cloakroom attendant at The Blitz club in London; a club owned by the eccentric Steve Strange & frequented by David Bowie.

The artist Mark Wardel was also a regular attendee at the Club which is how he became friends with Bowie and appeared in the musicians music videos.

I was only natural for the two artists to get together and create a work of art featuring these two important figures in their lives.

Mark Wardel AKA TradeMark is a contemporary artist who as well as exhibiting his own painting and fine art, applies his technique to producing artwork/imagery for high profile clients in the entertainment, music and club industries.

Mark's instantly recognisable work draws on influences from traditional portraiture to post punk graphics, New York street art of the '70s &

*80s, Soviet-era propaganda posters, pop art and high-fashion imagery that explores issues of identity, portraiture and the self-created per-sonde prevalent within the entertainment, club and urban sub-cultures. Mark has also featured on magazine and record covers as well as prestigious club campaigns worldwide.

Clients and Collectors include: David Bowie / Isolar New York City, Defected Records, VSA Museum, Daphne Guinness London, Soho House, Ministry Of Sound, Marc Almond, Kylie Minogue, Absolut Vodka and Boy George.