Regicide no 1 by Rob Rek  - is an exquisite example of the photo realistic style with which the artist’s work has become synonymous.
This work is set against a dramatically Simplistic ultra white background. The artists hyperrealist style captures the arrestingly dramatic subject, a full human skull adorned with a glittering crown.

The crown is encrusted with over 250 sparkling diamonds and sapphires, and trimmed with a classically regal ermine fur collar.
The largest of the artists "skulls behaving badly" series, which contrasts luxury and excess with mortality in a reimagining of the ancient Dutch Vanitas art movement of the 14th century.
 
 
** this artwork is framed in a custom made black float frame finished in matt paint.