"I Need A Man" Grace Jones

About: This nautical-themed neon artwork honors Grace Jones, inspired by her 1975 hit "I Need A Man" and her 1980s compilation "Island Life," blending her musical milestones and cultural impact on art, music, and gender. Featuring Grace as a sailor from her late '70s era—echoing Marlene Dietrich’s iconic look and Richard Bernstein’s 1978 "Fame" album cover—the piece uses a vintage collage backdrop, including a Jamaica map reflecting her roots. A torn 1950s gay porn magazine image nods to her gay icon status, while her debut track title "I Need A Man" is stenciled boldly. The neon "male sex symbol" in pink hues playfully reimagines her gender-bending persona, merging both the masculine and feminine.

Medium: Photo of original mixed media aluminum and neon artwork by Louis Sidoli printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Matte Paper

Frame: Wooden frame with matt paint finish and acrylic glass 

Media: Watch Grace Jones performing live in 1981: