Bang Bang

In Bang Bang, Virginie Horens creates a vibrant scene in which the imagery of the American West meets the graphic aesthetics of the 1970s. At the centre of the painting, a confident cowgirl poses on a small red motorcycle. Her hat, boots, checked shirt and star motif enrich this playful iconography, poised between adventure, fashion and popular culture.
The figure is defined by bold white outlines, giving her the immediate visual impact of an illustration or comic-book panel. Areas of halftone texture and flat colour further reinforce the work’s connection to Pop Art. In the background, a repeating pattern of large turquoise, orange and cream circles set against burgundy creates a dynamic and distinctly retro rhythm.
Measuring 116 × 81 cm, the painting’s vertical format gives it a striking presence. Energetic, joyful and subtly humorous, *70’s Mood* will appeal to collectors drawn to contemporary figurative art, vintage references and confident graphic colour.