This painting is an ode to Alexander McQueen. He was a visionary British fashion designer, born in 1969 and died in 2010. He is known for his groundbreaking, provocative and mystical designs that break traditional boundaries. McQueen’s work combines art, craft and technology, and rebellion. Unparalleled.

The relationship with the music of Mark Lanegan is prominent.

Mark Lanegan’s “Death Head Tatto” is a grim masterpiece that weaves Lanegan’s signature dark voice with mesmerizing instrumentation. The song opens with a menacing guitar line and is soon accompanied by a melancholy rhythm section. Lanegan’s voice carries a raw, lived emotion that draws the listener into a dark introspection. The text explores themes of transience, death and the fascination with tattoos as a form of permanent memory. The song’s lyrics are infused with the mystical imagery that characterizes Lanegan’s work, offering room for interpretation and reflection. The musical arrangements create a hypnotic atmosphere that holds the listener in an almost trance-like state. “Death Head Tatto” is a masterful expression of Lanegan’s talent for creating music that cuts deep and penetrates the soul with its dark, penetrating aesthetic. The song stands as a highlight in Lanegan’s extensive and influential oeuvre.