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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: 68 W x 68 H x 0.1 D cm

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€434

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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...

Year Created:

2018

Subject:
Mediums:

Print, Ink on Paper

Rarity:

Limited Edition of 50

Size:

68 W x 68 H x 0.1 D cm

Ready to Hang:

Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships Rolled in a Tube

Delivery Cost:

Shipping is included in price.

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Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

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Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.

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United Kingdom.

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Shipments from United Kingdom may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.

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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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