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Embrace the Challenge: Own “The Mask of Fashion” by Donald ‘C-Note’ Hooker
Discover the provocative allure of The Mask of Fashion by Donald “C-Note” Hooker, a remarkable artwork that beckons you to delve deeper into the narratives of beauty, identity, and redemption.
Critics have lauded this piece as “unsettlingly brilliant,” a testament to its profound impact and the challenging questions it poses.
C-Note’s The Mask of Fashion is a striking exploration of identity and transformation. It confronts us with the layered realities of personal expression versus societal expectation, compelling viewers to reconsider the facades we all wear. This piece doesn’t just capture the eye; it captures the mind.
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Why Purchase “The Mask of Fashion”?
– Challenge Perceptions: This artwork is not merely a visual treat; it’s a thought-provoking masterpiece that questions conventional beauty standards and the justice system, pushing you to think beyond the surface.
– Support Artistic Rehabilitation: Owning this piece means supporting an artist whose journey through the prison system has transformed adversity into a powerful artistic expression. Donald ‘C-Note’ Hooker’s story is one of potential and redemption, symbolized through every line of his work.
– Contribute to a Larger Discussion: By purchasing The Mask of Fashion, you engage in a larger conversation about the role of art in rehabilitation and social justice. This is your chance to own a piece of art that stands for something bigger than itself.
Available Formats and Pricing
– Original Drawing: Own the original for $750, a unique opportunity to have the authentic piece that sparked conversations and admiration.
– Variety of Products: Choose from a range of options tailored to your preference and budget — from wall art starting at $17 to home decor, lifestyle items, and stationery, each piece allows you to bring a part of this critical conversation into your daily life.
Title: The Mask of Fashion
Year: 2024
Dimensions: 8.5 in. x 11 in.
Medium: Wax on paper
Prison Artist: C-Note
Colors: black, white, green
Historical significance: Fashion is fun, it is a masquerade, it is never who we truly are, behind the clothes, makeup, hair, or even the cars we drive.
How to Purchase
This ultrasmart artwork is available through the Anna D Smith Fine Art and Real Estate Broker Online Art Gallery. While the original drawing requires direct contact with Anna D. Smith Fine Art and Real Estate Broker make your inquiry by filling out the contact form below 
Art prints in various forms can be easily purchased online, providing multiple ways to integrate this compelling work into your life. Explore and Purchase The Mask of Fashion click the image below 
Artist’s Bio
The Mask of Fashion is a work specifically created by American prison artist C-Note in 2024, for the 26th Annual “Works on Paper,” a national juried competition and exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Long Beach Island, New Jersey, May 18 – July 18, 2024. The work is Collage and wax on paper. The collage being black canvas glued on top of a wax portrait drawing of a woman, also known as Untitled Woman with Green Eyes.
Donald “C-Note” Hooker is a poet, playwright, performing artist, award winning visual artist, and is known as the King of Prison Hip Hop. His works have either been exhibited, performed, recited, or sold, from Alcatraz to Berlin. In 2017, Google listed him first in their Search Engine Results Page (SERP), as the world’s most prolific prison artist.
In addition, his works have changed lives, saved lives, raised millions of dollars, made history in the fashion world, featured on a mural in Denver’s Art District in 2021, and is the first prison artist to have his art work displayed on two billboards in 2021 and 2022, in Silicon Valley, the tech capital of the world.
Call To Action
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of art that transcends aesthetics, offering a deep, unsettling brilliance that enriches your space and sparks meaningful dialogue. Don’t just decorate your home; invest in artwork that challenges and inspires.
