No. 10 Ramon Evangelista and the Mysterious Mask

Ramon Evangelista
Acrylic on canvas
26×36 in

2021

ADDITIONAL INFO

  • Signed on the back
  • Subject matter: Self-portrait

DESCRIPTION

Ramon’s self-portrait depicts himself in a Woody (Toy Story) inspired cowboy outfit holding a Japanese “tanuki” mask. It is a mashup of Western and Asian culture. It features the “jeweled eyes” and “mask-styled face”.  He used this cowboy outfit in his avatar in the game “Animal Crossings” which was incorporated into his 12th painting, the ”Nintendo Icons Rule!”.The lines are embossed in high relief.