Description
The artwork depicts Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra from the Bond film Spectre, which was released in 2015. I selected this image because her casting sparked controversy; at 50, she was the oldest 'Bond Girl' at the time. The media made a big deal about this—does it really still raise eyebrows that an older woman would be with a younger man? Interestingly, she was only three years older than Daniel Craig during filming and eight years younger than the oldest actor to portray a Bond character, Roger Moore, at 58. In addition to the stereotype of older men dating younger women, I find the term 'Bond GIRL' quite uncomfortable. It implies that these roles, played by mature women, are somehow less serious. Referring to women as GIRLS diminishes their status, infantilizes them, and shows a lack of respect. The title, incorporated into the painting, across the bottom of the canvas, is taken from the dialogue. However, considering the context of age and the term 'girl,' it carries a double meaning.
Details
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
80 W x 80 H x 5 D cm
Delivery
Delivery available to these regions:
Region
Price
UK Mainland
£80.00
Scottish Highlands and Islands
£90.00
Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Isle of Wight
£100.00
Channel Islands
£100.00
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Legals
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About the artist
Sal Jones
London, United KingdomSal Jones
London, United KingdomSal is known for her expressive portraits that capture fleeting emotions rather than fixed likenesses. Working in rich layers of oil paint, she draws on film, media, and her own imagery to create characters who feel both familiar and mysterious. With titles often borrowed from dialogue, her paintings hint at stories without telling them outright, leaving space for the viewer to step in.
