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Ms Understood - 2018

Ms. Understood is a portrait of the iconic Nina Simone. Known as a talented musician, her genres included classical, blues, jazz and more. Though originally classically trained, aiming to become the first black classical pianist, Nina's music took a turn during the civil rights movement where she felt obliged to bring light to the importance of what was going on with her voice. The title Ms. Understood is in reference to the song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with which I aimed to match the strength of and Nina herself.

“ I choose to reflect the times and the situations in which I find myself. That to me is my duty and at this crucial time in our lives when everything is so desperate, when every day is a matter of survival, I don’t think you can help but be involved. How can you be an artist and not reflect the times? ”

- Nina Simone



Print Size
50 x 50cm / 19.7inch

Paper Size
56 x 56cm / 22.1inch



Giclée Print Editions

40 x 40cm Print - Limited Edition of 25

60 x 60cm Print - Limited Edition of 50

70 x 70cm Print - Limited Edition of 1



3cm White Border

Signed and Numbered

Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm

Mould-made, 100% cotton, pH neutral, smooth surface, natural white

Hand Numbered and Signed by Variety Brown

Accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity





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Ms. Understood - 60 x 60cm Limited Edition of 50 Print

Variety Brown

United Kingdom

Printmaking, Ink on Paper

Size: 26.8 W x 26.8 H x 0 D in

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About The Artwork

Ms Understood - 2018 Ms. Understood is a portrait of the iconic Nina Simone. Known as a talented musician, her genres included classical, blues, jazz and more. Though originally classically trained, aiming to become the first black classical pianist, Nina's music took a turn during the civil rights movement where she felt obliged to bring light to the importance of what was going on with her voice. The title Ms. Understood is in reference to the song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with which I aimed to match the strength of and Nina herself. “ I choose to reflect the times and the situations in which I find myself. That to me is my duty and at this crucial time in our lives when everything is so desperate, when every day is a matter of survival, I don’t think you can help but be involved. How can you be an artist and not reflect the times? ” - Nina Simone Print Size 60 x 60cm / 23.6inch Paper Size 68 x 68cm / 26.8inch Giclée Print Editions 40 x 40cm Print - Limited Edition of 25 (SOLD OUT) 60 x 60cm Print - Limited Edition of 50 70 x 70cm Print - Limited Edition of 1 4cm White Border Signed and Numbered Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm Mould-made, 100% cotton, pH neutral, smooth surface, natural white Hand Numbered and Signed by Variety Brown Accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity ⁣⁣

Details & Dimensions

Printmaking:Ink on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:50

Size:26.8 W x 26.8 H x 0 D in

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Variety Brown is a London based artist whose current focus is portraiture. Her subjects are of inspirational and admirable Black Icons, their contributions ranging from Activism, Music, Sport, and Entertainment Industries. These pieces are painted on canvas using black and white acrylic paint with inspiration having been taken from black and white photography as well as to add a classic feel. Pride is taken in the contrast displayed using conflicting colours, highlighting shadows and light. Portraying an accurate and specific expression is also pursued. The end result is intended to display a strong and bold image that draws you in and furthermore sheds insight into the background of the icon.

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Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in London, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, London, London, Los Angeles

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