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Wonderful World Skeletons | Art Print
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Discount: Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Special: All prints are signed with the artist's name and the title of the piece.
Shipping: All orders will be shipped out either UPS or Fedex. When your order is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information.
Prints: Currently, only prints on card stock are available online.
Canvas: If you'd like to have this piece recreated or transformed into a one-of-a-kind canvas artwork, please visit the commission art page to get started.
Product Color:
Discount: Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Special: All prints are signed with the artist's name and the title of the piece.
Shipping: All orders will be shipped out either UPS or Fedex. When your order is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information.
Prints: Currently, only prints on card stock are available online.
Canvas: If you'd like to have this piece recreated or transformed into a one-of-a-kind canvas artwork, please visit the commission art page to get started.
Wonderful World Skeletons
This listing is for a fine art print of the original Wonderful World painting. The original painting can be commissioned as a custom artwork - please visit our art commissions page for details.
About The Original Painting
Painting Title: Wonderful World
Created: 2020
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 18" x 24"
Experience the joyful optimism of Louis Armstrong's vision through this vibrant piece from the Beautiful Bodies series. Skeletal figures celebrate the beauty of existence against a backdrop of swirling greens and blues, embodying the beloved lyrics "what a wonderful world." Their forms pulse with the energy of this classic New Orleans anthem, creating a visual representation of musical joy.
Each element of the composition resonates with the song's message. The figures' celebratory poses reflect the pure appreciation expressed in Armstrong's lyrics, while the vibrant color palette of greens and blues creates a visual harmony that matches the musical sentiment. The overall energy of the piece swells with the same heartfelt optimism that makes the song eternally relevant.
This artwork belongs to the broader Beautiful Bodies collection, a series that invites viewers to embrace the meditation "Be In Your Body and See with Your Heart." The skeletal forms symbolize our fundamental connection to nature and our ancestors, while the featured hearts represent our innate capacity for nurturing relationships with the world's beauty.
The artist's thoughtful color palette carries deep symbolism throughout the piece: black tones ground the work in wisdom, white elements emphasize our universal interconnection, and red accents pulse with passionate energy.
This piece continues the historical artistic tradition of "memento mori," joining a legacy of macabre celebrations of life and death that spans from neolithic art to contemporary works. However, it transcends the traditional somber tone of this genre by infusing it with the hopeful message of Armstrong's beloved song.
Perfect for music lovers, New Orleans enthusiasts, or anyone who shares Armstrong's optimistic worldview, this print serves as a beautiful reminder to appreciate life's wonders. The dynamic composition invites viewers to join in celebrating the wonderful world we share.
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The composition artfully combines layers of black, ethereal washes of color, and varied dots and lines, complemented by subtle touches of realism.
