Original painting, oil paint on board, 18 x 24in., framed

Columbia is a one-of-a-kind original painting that brings together cabaret glamour, cult-film energy, and gothic feminine drama in one striking, theatrical image. Inspired by the eponymous character from the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, this piece moves into a world of drag, sequins, corsetry, stage presence, and vintage showgirl allure.

With its sensual brushwork, confident pose, and lush attention to costume and character, Columbia captures a person who feels playful, provocative, and emotionally charged all at once. Hints of Victorian beauty, retro glamour, boudoir elegance, and dark theatricality give the painting a richer visual language than simple tribute art, turning it into a portrait of feminine performance and persona.

Painted for the Crazy 4 Cult III exhibition at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, where all work was based on cult films, Columbia carries a touch of pop-culture history while standing fully on its own as an original work of art. This is a bold statement piece for collectors drawn to gothic femininity, cabaret glamour, and artwork with both sensuality and stage presence.