Queen Elizabeth
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Banksy
G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026
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The woman on my painting is totally immersed in Banksy’s Queen Ziggy (or Lizzy Stardust). It features Queen Elizabeth II in black and white wearing her crown and pearls, with David Bowie’s iconic red and blue Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt painted across her face.
The artwork merges two titans of British culture who represent opposite worlds—the rigid, traditional power of the royal establishment and the fluid, rebellious, counter-culture energy of glam rock. My figure represents the common folk, you could say.
Some viewers view the piece as a playful, celebratory nod to the Queen, turning the monarch into a pop-art icon. Others interpret it as a subtle critique or satirical jab, questioning the outdated nature of the monarchy and how society blindly idolizes famous figures. Personally, I see it as a way to show that underneath all the fame, rebellion, and status, we're all just human.
All the best, Gerard
