Artist: Nick Holdsworth
Title: Frida
Medium: Mixed media pixilation on board
Edition: Original one of a kind
Artwork Dimensions: 81cm x 108cm (32" x 42")
Frame Dimensions: 61cm x 114cm (34" x 45")
Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Good. Minor marks
Gallery Price: £2,750
About the artwork
Nick Holdsworth’s Frida is a vibrant homage to one of the most recognisable figures in twentieth‑century art. Working with his signature blend of graphic precision and contemporary pop sensibility, Holdsworth captures Frida Kahlo’s iconic presence: the braided hair crowned with flowers, the unbroken brow, the poised yet unflinching gaze. Set against a richly patterned red background, her blue dress and ornate jewellery seem to glow, creating a sense of both celebration and reverence. The portrait feels less like a reproduction of Kahlo’s likeness and more like a dialogue with her legacy—bold, unapologetic, and unmistakably alive.
About the Artist
Nick Holdsworth is a British contemporary artist whose practice bridges fine art, graphic design, and popular culture. Emerging from a background in fashion and visual communication, he developed a distinctive approach that layers colour, pattern, and digital precision to reimagine iconic figures of art, music, and film. His portraits are instantly recognisable—bold, meticulously constructed, and alive with a sense of modern myth‑making. Holdsworth’s work often explores the tension between individuality and iconography, celebrating the subjects we think we know while inviting viewers to look again. Exhibited internationally and collected widely, his pieces sit at the intersection of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and contemporary visual culture.
