The Patrons
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PaintingMaterial
Mixed MediaDescription
Inspired by the shifting structure of the modern family, this artwork reflects how wealth, freedom, and personal image often overshadow traditional values. In this satirical portrait, pets replace the role once held by children, highlighting how family identity has evolved into a commercialized, image-driven model. Flatter Zenda offers a sharp commentary on today’s self-styled elites: a chimpanzee impeccably dressed in a blue suit sits beside a glamorous, poised woman, exposing the absurd theatre of modern influence and social hierarchy. Though posed like a royal portrait, their exaggerated features reveal the emptiness behind curated appearances. The pristine white cat—long associated with luxury—rests proudly on the “patron’s” lap, amplifying the satire of entitlement and privilege. Through expressive textures and humorous distortion, The Patrons critiques vanity, power, and the performative identities crafted by contemporary “ruling families.”Try it!
