Artist: J. Scott Nicol
Title: Man in Black
Medium: Oil
Dimensions: 30"h x 15"w
"Man in Black" is a creative painting of a book spine, designed to look like a vintage book, complete with signs of wear and tear at the top edge. The book pays tribute to Johnny Cash. Not only does the painting make reference to Johnny Cash's song, "The Man in Black," but also showcases a realistic rendering of Cash. The overall presentation of the artwork pays homage to Johnny Cash, representing him not only as a music legend but also as a cultural icon.