Pot holder "Carnivore" | Hertwill

Pot holder "Carnivore"

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Enhancing classical painting techniques with elements of pop art, kitsch, and camp, Katrin Valgemäe’s subtly grotesque pinup product series takes inspiration from the media’s exaggerated self-centeredness, revealing various layers with intriguing narratives upon closer examination.

“The inspiration is coming from Francisco de Goya’s painting “Still Life with Golden Bream” (1808-1812). I wanted to capture the physical beauty of the fish the same way, but to paint the subject with Renaissance portrait characteristics, just as a people were portrayed: in the centre of the painting, painted in realism, in their natural form, with a plain dark background. To have a portrait painted meant you had to have a high social status. This carnivore had that, but the food chain continues with another carnivores’ feast.”

  • The pot holder is handmade in Estonia
  • Upper side: 100% polyester
  • The other side is a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester
  • Wash at 40 degrees
  • Size: 20 x 20 cm
  • The price includes one pot holder
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Katrin Valgemäe
Katrin Valgemäe is a Tallinn-based artist known for paintings that blend beauty with psychological depth. Her works, featuring classical yet ambiguous figures, draw viewers in with technical skill while hinting at deeper, unsettling narratives.
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