Listen to Good Music, Not Stupid Talk, 2026
Sculpture : acrylic, vinyl · 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
CHF 729
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Sculpture : Unique artwork
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
30 x 30 x 0.1 cm 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
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In this provocative art object, I transform a real vintage vinyl record into a philosophical statement about the value of music in a world overwhelmed by meaningless noise and superficial communication. Painted in intense shades of red and black, the piece carries the handwritten phrase: “Listen to Good Music, Not Stupid Talk."
Here, music becomes a symbol of depth, emotion, authenticity, and inner freedom. In contrast, “stupid talk" represents empty conversations, constant distraction, performative opinions, and the exhausting noise that fills modern life without creating real connection or understanding.
At the center of the composition, the screaming mouth crossed by a musical note acts as both protest and manifesto — a visual rejection of pointless noise and a call to choose feeling, art, rhythm, and emotional truth instead. The image intentionally balances irony with aggression, creating tension between chaos and harmony.
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Kristina Mallen, a painter with a background in oil and acrylic mediums.
Her recognisable style infuses the sophistication of Art Deco, the pop of Pop Art with a dominant focus on the female figure, manifesting elegance and eroticism. Her work exudes the extravagance, classical chic, and charm of women, striking a balance between provocation and the sublime.
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