I wonder... Has someone used to know Elías García Martínez until now? (or his century-old fresco “ecce homo”?)
In her 80s and so much good intentions (but unfortunatelly a huge lack of talent!), Cecilia Giménez rendered his art (and even Borja, in Spain) well-known around the world lately, when she assumed her attempt of restoring the painting.
Well, at least the bizarre work made by her had a bright side. This topic become a viral hit, once many parodies have been made, turning the new ruined Jesus image as The Lion King, ET, the Munch's Scream, Che and Monalisa (classics of adaptations!), and also the Marilyn Monroe of Warhol!
Its no resemblance with Christ was responsible for jokes as putting his new portrait where we were used to see Him printed before: in a toast, tshirts, and also in a dog's butt - where a "famous" picture online shows Him there! You can even make your own restore in this site.
Incredible so huge popularity! This represents our present reality: a revolution of values and concepts... Jesus is not SO untouchable anymore, besides restoring being at the top right now (If this catches on... actually, its already done! There are new versions of famous paintings everyday...).
In her 80s and so much good intentions (but unfortunatelly a huge lack of talent!), Cecilia Giménez rendered his art (and even Borja, in Spain) well-known around the world lately, when she assumed her attempt of restoring the painting.
Well, at least the bizarre work made by her had a bright side. This topic become a viral hit, once many parodies have been made, turning the new ruined Jesus image as The Lion King, ET, the Munch's Scream, Che and Monalisa (classics of adaptations!), and also the Marilyn Monroe of Warhol!
Its no resemblance with Christ was responsible for jokes as putting his new portrait where we were used to see Him printed before: in a toast, tshirts, and also in a dog's butt - where a "famous" picture online shows Him there! You can even make your own restore in this site.
Incredible so huge popularity! This represents our present reality: a revolution of values and concepts... Jesus is not SO untouchable anymore, besides restoring being at the top right now (If this catches on... actually, its already done! There are new versions of famous paintings everyday...).
Hooray for Cecilia Giménez, criativity and liberty of expression!
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