"Like A Prayer" Madonna

About: "Like a Prayer," released in 1989, is one of Madonna’s most iconic and controversial hits, serving as the lead single from her fourth studio album of the same name. The song, blending pop, gospel, and rock elements, was a commercial success, topping charts worldwide and solidifying Madonna’s status as a cultural icon. "Like a Prayer" explores the intersection of spirituality and sexuality, with Madonna using religious metaphors to convey intense personal devotion. In the portrait Madonna is pictured in a large Catholic Church kneeling at the altar with a microphone in her hands, inspired by her performance of the track in concert in 1990 during her “Blonde Ambition” tour which became one of her most iconic visual looks. In the background two neon signs are hanging from large wooden crosses with the lyrics from the track: “I’m down on my knees, I wanna take you there” encapsulating the duality of both praying and romantic longing.

Medium: Digital artwork by Louis Sidoli printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Matte Paper

Frame: Wooden frame with matte paint finish and acrylic glass

Media: Watch Madonna perform "Like A Prayer" on Blonde Ambition Tour 1990":