Medusa (or Gorgon Portrait)
Painting on stretched canvas • Rebecca Mendoza
Style & Movement
Contemporary Pop Surrealism / Lowbrow Art / Fantasy Illustration
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; techniques include flat color fields, stippling for snake textures, and soft blending for skin tones
Creation Period
Contemporary, early 21st century (c. 2010s-2020s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 12 x 16 inches or 18 x 24 inches; Vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A stylized, blue-toned female figure depicted as Medusa with a crown of white serpents. The figure features pointed ears, large ethereal eyes, and a third eye symbol on the forehead. The composition is centered and frontal against a bright yellow background with blue organic tree-like or neural patterns, framed by a larger dark serpent.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the canvas tension appear consistent and the pigment layer shows no visible signs of delamination or flaking.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,200 USD (based on the artist's primary market and scale)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $700 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or through a contemporary boutique gallery; private collection.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the modern reinterpretation of Greco-Roman mythology through a feminist and fantasy lens; typical of the contemporary 'New Aesthetic' that blends digital art sensibilities with traditional acrylic painting.
Notable Features
High-contrast color palette (yellow vs blue); unique stippled texture on the snake scales; inclusion of the 'Third Eye' icon creating a cross-cultural spiritual narrative.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; edges may have slight wear if unframed. No major structural issues visible.
Conservation Recommendations
Framing behind UV-protective glass is recommended to prevent color fading; keep in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight.
Collector Notes
This is an original painting by Rebecca Mendoza. Acrylic on canvas